Gingivitis (Bleeding gums) - Medtick
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Gingivitis (Bleeding gums)

It is the hot, red and swelling (inflammation) of the tissue gum that supports the teeth to the jaw.

Tooth bleeding after extraction or tooth fallen out:

  • Sit the patient upright
  • Advice the patient to place a clean rolled up cotton handkerchief or gauze directly over the extraction socket
  • Ask the patient to bite down firmly for 20 minutes- if there is no opposing tooth to bite onto, use firm finger pressure
  • After 20 minutes remove the pressure and check if bleeding has stopped (if not refer to dentist)
  • If bleeding uncontrolled or if feel dizzy seek urgent medical help

If bleeding stopped:

  • No spitting or rinsing the mouth for 24 hours
  • No vigorous exercise or hot drinks/hot foods for 24 hours
  • No smoking
  • No alcohol
  • One can brush their teeth , but do not place toothbrush over extraction site
  • After 24 hours rinse with salty water
  • Follow previous advice above if bleeding starts again and visit dentist
  • If bleeding uncontrolled or if feel dizzy seek urgent medical help

 

Symptoms

Does one have:

  • An altered taste?
  • Sore, hot, red, swollen gums?
  • Bad breath?
  • Excess brushing more than twice a day?
  • Excess flossing more than once a day?
  • An extremely hard toothbrush or head shape is uncomfortable?
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