Why does gingivitis bleed at night?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on October 28, 2024
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Patients with gingivitis often experience gum bleeding. However, this bleeding mainly occurs during morning tooth brushing, but it can also occur at night, though the timing is unpredictable. Patients with gingivitis should be cautious about their diet and avoid hard or overly spicy foods. Since gingivitis is a chronic inflammation, it can cause trauma during tooth brushing or chewing, leading to bleeding of the gum tissues. Therefore, it is advised that patients brush gently if they have gingivitis, using a soft-bristled toothbrush and maintaining a mild diet. Additionally, patients should focus on oral hygiene and develop proper oral health habits, including brushing their teeth both morning and night.

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How to treat severe gingivitis?

Gingivitis is relatively common in daily life, mainly due to poor oral hygiene, dental calculus, plaque, food residues, and soft tartar, which irritate the gums, causing redness, swelling, and bleeding of the gums. If severe, it can lead to gum recession, absorption of the alveolar bone, and loosening or loss of teeth. For severe gingivitis, initial treatment involves supragingival cleaning followed by subgingival scaling and root planing. If individual teeth continue to experience recurring swelling and pain after scaling, surgical treatment such as gingival flap surgery may be performed. This involves cutting open the gums to thoroughly remove calculus, plaque, food residues, and soft tartar, which can subsequently improve tooth mobility. In cases where teeth cannot be preserved and need to be extracted, severe gingivitis can also lead to the formation of gum abscesses. In such cases, oral cephalexin can be taken, and using a compound chlorhexidine mouthwash can help alleviate the condition and reduce pain.

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Can I eat grapes with gingivitis?

Patients with gingivitis can eat grapes, as grapes contain rich vitamins and nutrients, which can be very beneficial to the body. However, it is recommended that patients rinse their mouth and brush their teeth immediately after eating grapes to remove any residual grape juice. Since grapes are sweet, leaving residues in the mouth can lead to bacterial growth and worsen gingivitis. Therefore, patients can consume a moderate amount of grapes, and eating other fresh fruits can also be beneficial for inflammation recovery. In daily life, it is also recommended for patients to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. For gingivitis, it is important to identify the causes, whether it is due to wisdom teeth, periodontitis, or apical periodontitis. In such cases, it is generally advised to seek medical advice and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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Is it effective to have an IV drip for gingivitis?

Gingivitis is caused by irritants or poor oral hygiene habits. If medication is administered via intravenous infusion, it affects the whole body and can cause significant side effects, reducing its effectiveness on the targeted area. Generally, the results are not very noticeable, so it is not very effective. Therefore, it is recommended that patients visit a regular dental hospital for a diagnosis to determine the cause. If gingivitis is present, dental cleaning can be carried out to remove irritants from the surface of the teeth to prevent the progression of inflammation, which can lead to loosening or even loss of teeth. If the pain caused by gingivitis is severe, it may be appropriate to use oral sprays, such as sprays for oral inflammation, which can provide effective local anti-inflammatory effects.

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What will happen if gingivitis lasts for a long time?

Gingivitis has a high incidence rate, and the initial symptoms are not obvious, which many people overlook. Gingivitis is caused by the presence of a large amount of dental plaque and tartar on the gums. Long-term bacteria can cause inflammation of the gums, resulting in swollen and painful gums. Severe cases may often experience bleeding gums. If not treated promptly, the inflammation can further develop into periodontal inflammation, causing periodontal atrophy. This leads to insufficient periodontal protection around the tooth roots, bleeding, loose teeth, and tooth loss, severely affecting health. Therefore, it is essential to treat gingivitis promptly and pay more attention to oral hygiene to maintain healthy teeth.

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Symptoms of gingivitis

Gingivitis is a common and frequently occurring disease. If it is not treated in time, it can lead to pulpitis, periodontitis, and even cause dental pain, necrosis, tooth loosening, and loss. When gingivitis occurs, the gingival tissues exhibit vascular congestion, leading to a change in the color of the gums from normal pink to dark red or purplish red. Additionally, symptoms of gingivitis include edema and a change in the appearance of the gums, which become looser and do not adhere tightly to the teeth. There may also be pain, increased fragility of the gums, and spontaneous bleeding, particularly noticeable during brushing and when biting hard objects.