Why Do I Bleed After Brushing My Teeth?

Do you brush your teeth twice every day, in the morning and at night?

Do you regularly floss after brushing your teeth?

Do you use a very soft toothbrush to brush your teeth?

Does any specific part of your mouth hurt or do you feel pain while brushing?

Do you use an electric tootbrush?

Not brushing your teeth regularly can cause caries and gingivae inflammation, which in turn can lead to bleeding. You should brush your teeth twice every day and gently floss afterwards in order to remove food residues in your interdental spaces. This should help stop the bleeding.

Gently flossing your teeth after brushing helps remove food residues in your interdental spaces, which contributes to overall oral health. Flossing on a regular basis should in time help stop the bleeding.

You may have gingivae inflammation caused by soft plaque. This condition occurs when you use a very soft toothbrush, or when your brushing technique is ineffective. Use a toothbrush that is less soft than the one you are using now, gently brush off the plaque and floss afterwards to keep interdental gaps clean. One more tip to help with your condition is to use an herbal rinse (make sure that is a non-alcoholic formula), they usually have antibacterial components. Also, Vitamin C is useful for your vessels. Follow the brushing routine for 7-10 days as this should help stop the bleeding. If the condition persists, schedule a visit with your dentist for further treatment.

It seems you’ve injured your gingivae tissue by accident or because you applied too much pressure when brushing your teeth. To help your gingivae tissue recover, try brushing your teeth more gently and don’t floss the painful area for 1-3 days. You can also use an herbal mouth rinse. If you use an electric toothbrush, try using a regular one instead it until your gingivae recovers. Using an herbal mouth rinse can also be beneficial (make sure that is a non-alcoholic formula). If the condition persists, seek professional dental help.

The bleeding may be due to inflammation. This condition is called gingivitis. Electric brushes can cause gingivae bleeding due to trauma caused be excessive pressure. Try changing the head of your electrical brush to a softer, more sensitive one and do not apply too much pressure to your teeth when brushing. You can also try using a softer toothbrush and thoroughly brushing your teeth after each meal. Using an herbal mouth rinse can also be beneficial (make sure that is a non-alcoholic formula). Floss gently after brushing to clean spaces between your teeth. Use this new routine for 7-10 days. If the condition persists, seek professional dental help.

Unfortunately, we could not determine the cause for your bleeding. Schedule a visit to your dentist for further examination. In the meantime, try using a softer toothbrush and thoroughly brushing your teeth after each meal. Using an herbal mouth rinse can also be beneficial (make sure that is a non-alcoholic formula). Floss gently after brushing to clean spaces between your teeth.