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Have Braces. Regular Brushing Accident Pricking In Gum. Tiny Red Spot When Pricked Blood Comes. Will Lead To Infections?

Hi,
Simetimes when i brush my teeth i accedently poke my gum with my tooth brush. Then i will get a tiny blood spot in that area on my gum. Most of the time i just poke them and they burst out with blood. Will this cause an infection, and what are these spots. Should i get help. I had i on my upper gum, then another on my lower gum. That one was so frustraiting. Then just now when i was brushing my teeth i got two more.
Thank you
Ps. I have braces.
Thu, 30 May 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

Recurrent bleeding on mild touch is because you have developed gingivitis.

This is not uncommon with braces.please do not get worried and visit your dentist to get your teeth cleaned.

This will solve your bleeding gum problem,also will restore your gingival health.

Meanwhile you can do antiseptic mouth rinses .this is very effective in case of patients wearing braces as complete mouth gets cleaned.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hello,
Your gums are ulcerated due to toothbrush injury.
Use soft bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth involving all aspects of teeth.
Apply dologel on the affected area.
Gargle frequently with warm saline.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Include vitamin c rich diet.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Hope this helps.
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Have Braces. Regular Brushing Accident Pricking In Gum. Tiny Red Spot When Pricked Blood Comes. Will Lead To Infections?

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Recurrent bleeding on mild touch is because you have developed gingivitis. This is not uncommon with braces.please do not get worried and visit your dentist to get your teeth cleaned. This will solve your bleeding gum problem,also will restore your gingival health. Meanwhile you can do antiseptic mouth rinses .this is very effective in case of patients wearing braces as complete mouth gets cleaned. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.