I am having the problem of bleeding gums when i wake up in morning i always see spots of blood in saliva on my pillow. I am undergoing the orthodontic treatment that may be the cause but it was my problem since long ago.What should i do to get rid of gangivitis and bleeding gums .
Hello, I can understand your concern. Orthodontic treatment undergoing patients usually are not able to clean the margin where the teeth meet gums and this leads to accumulation of plaque and debris leading to gingivitis and bleeding gums as you suggested. I would advise you to use specialized toothbrush that are made for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment which will make it easier for you to clean the gum margins. In addition, you can add mouthwash to your oral hygiene practice. Brushing twice a day will help to keep better oral hygiene. In addition, as long as you are having braces, I would recommend scaling sessions with the dentist or dental hygienist every 3 months which will help in reduction of plaque accumulation and gingivitis. After the treatment is over, you can go for scaling every 6 months or on yearly basis. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Take care. Best,