What should I do if my gums bleed when I wake up from sleep?

The symptoms of bleeding gums are very worrying, because most of the bleeding gums will have some effects on the body. The most typical one is that it causes people to have eating disorders, etc. Some people will also have symptoms of bleeding gums when they wake up from sleep. This phenomenon must be dealt with in time, otherwise it will be detrimental to the health of the teeth in the long run. Let’s take a look at what to do if your gums bleed when you wake up from sleep?

Local gingival bleeding is common in patients with gingivitis or periodontitis, and is manifested by red and swollen gums and ulceration of the gum margins. The slightest touch will cause bleeding. In addition to gingivitis (or periodontitis) which can cause local bleeding of the gums, gingival hyperplasia can also cause local bleeding of the gums. This type of hyperplastic gums can cover 1/3 to 1/2 of the tooth surface, and can cover plaque and tartar under the hyperplastic gums, thus causing frequent gingival bleeding. Another reason for bleeding gums is that some people like to brush their teeth with a large-bristled toothbrush, especially horizontal brushing, which is more likely to cause local bleeding. It is considered to be caused by gingivitis, periodontitis, bacterial infection and inflammation. You can go to the hospital's oral department for a check-up to find out the cause and treat it symptomatically. Pay attention to your diet to avoid spicy and irritating foods and don't drink alcohol.

The drugs usually taken are artificial bezoar metronidazole or cephalosporin antibiotics and amoxicillin capsules. You need a liquid, easily digestible diet and drink plenty of boiled water. Pay attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth on time, rinse your mouth after meals, drink plenty of water, eat light food, avoid spicy food, and eat more green leafy vegetables, fruits, and carrots. You can take vitamin c compound vb orally. It is best to go to the oral department of the hospital to check whether there is tartar. If so, ask the doctor to clean it.

Bleeding gums are usually caused by irritation such as tartar around the teeth. Remove the tartar and plaque around the teeth, and the bleeding gums will generally improve. It is recommended to go to the ENT department of the hospital for a check-up. You can take some medicines for clearing heat and purging fire such as Yinhuang Jiedu Tablets or Huanglian Shangqing Tablets, and eat more vegetables and fruits.

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