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What Causes Bleeding Gum?

I am breastfeeding and to be honest I am not taking my prenatal and iron pills regular. Twice my gums bleed. Once last month and once today. Is breastfeeding likely causing my gum to bleed? Also it's only in one area of my mouth...top right. No pain and no swelling
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Greetings madam,
Bleeding gums can be the effect of breast feeding. The first reason being the hormonal effects which causes increased blood circulation to your gums. Bleeding gums can also be because of inflammation caused by impacted food particles between the gum n the tooth. According to the history you've given(bleeding on the top right side) it could be the effect of calculus(hardened food particles). You might require a scaling(teeth cleaning)
Please consult your dentist and he'll help you out with this..
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The bleeding from gums is because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits over the teeth. The other possible reason is the hormonal changes tht occurs during pregnancy and lactation. Nothing to be panic. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene. You can use topical gum astringents after getting your teeth cleaned, that prevent bleeding from gums. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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What Causes Bleeding Gum?

Greetings madam, Bleeding gums can be the effect of breast feeding. The first reason being the hormonal effects which causes increased blood circulation to your gums. Bleeding gums can also be because of inflammation caused by impacted food particles between the gum n the tooth. According to the history you ve given(bleeding on the top right side) it could be the effect of calculus(hardened food particles). You might require a scaling(teeth cleaning) Please consult your dentist and he ll help you out with this..