Caring for Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums can cause pain and burning sensation while eating or drinking. Bleeding gums can also lead to loss of teeth as the gums and tissue around the teeth may have weakened and may not be able to hold the teeth.

Unless adequate care and precaution is taken, the inflammation in the gums may not heal, making the condition severe. Care and caution have to be exercised even while brushing the teeth so that the wound does not deepen.

While brushing your teeth, do not scrub the area of the wound. Avoid brushing harshly. Do not be in a haste while brushing. Contact of the bristles with the inflamed portion can make the condition worse and lead to bleeding.

Use a brush with soft bristles so that the gums and tissues around the teeth are not scrubbed harshly. Use the brush in such a way that it works more on the teeth, rather than the gums.

Sipping on cold water may provide relief and help the healing process. Prevent contact of hot water or hot food with the inflamed area. While drinking tea or coffee, use a straw if possible.

Rinse the mouth with cold water. Swish water in the mouth and around the area of the wound. Hold the water there for sometime and then let it out. Cold water may help to stop the bleeding and reduce burning sensation.

A solution of lemon juice and honey mixed with water will also help. Sip the juice in such a way that the liquid comes in contact with the wounded area.

Cold compression is also known to be beneficial. Apply ice cubes in the area of wounded gums slightly. Do not apply pressure, just keep minimum contact.

Massaging the area with coconut oil will also heal the wound and strengthen the gums.

Eat soft food so that the gums do not get wounded again. Do not eat chips or wafers as it may scratch the gums.