Introduction
Gum bleeding can have a variety of causes. The most important and effective way to stop them is to identify and treat these causes. Most often, gum bleeding occurs as a result of gum inflammation.
If one manages to relieve the inflammation, the gums and their blood vessels also recover. Gum bleeding also often occurs when the entire periodontium is inflamed. This is called periodontitis. General illnesses, hormones, as well as medication can also be triggers for gum bleeding. Therefore, the first step is to find out where the bleeding gums come from.
What are the options for stopping bleeding gums?
The first and most important way to stop gum bleeding is to ensure that you have sufficient oral hygiene to prevent gum inflammation and periodontitis. You can get advice from a dentist, because tooth brushing techniques vary according to the age of the person to be treated and must be learned correctly. It is recommended to visit the dentist twice a year for a check-up and, if necessary, to undergo professional teeth cleaning.
Some habits, such as eating a high sugar diet or smoking, are conducive to gum bleeding. A change or reduction of these habits leads to a reduced risk of gum inflammation or periodontitis and thus prevents gum bleeding. A balanced diet with sufficient vitamin C is also important.
Mouthwashes and medical mouthwashes with the active ingredient chlorhexidine have an antibacterial effect and can be used to support the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. The use should be discussed with a dentist in advance. In addition, there are also numerous home remedies that either have a direct effect against bleeding gums or fight inflammation of the gums.
Effective herbs are for example chamomile, sage, aloe vera, cloves. Leg root and goosefoot are also helpful as infusions. With oil extraction, in which one likes to use tea tree oil, olive oil, mustard oil, clove oil or coconut oil, one also relieves the bleeding of the gums.
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