Gums are bleeding

[Twix]

Ok, went to the dentist for this a few years back when I was drinking really heavy. He said I was depleted a certain vitamin from drinking so much. I forget what it was though. I'm thinking the AS may be depleting it now, I don't drink really ever anymore. You guys know what vitamin it is. May have to do with my liver.

[checkoutmyrapp]

Well how often do you brush your teeth? it sounds like a dumb question but that could have something to do with it, also are they all red and puffy???

[Twix]

I brush them atleast three times a day. They arn't that puffy, but cut open in two spots, gums are nice pink though. I was also maby considering the new tooth brush I've been using. Its hard brissles rather than soft. I am just concerned I may be needing to take more vitamins, which I already know I should be.

[bad14u]

Do they bleed at any certain time or just when brushing? If only when brushing I would say it is the brush!

[the_inkslinger]

soundsl ike the brush... you need calcium and vitamin d ... but you seem to have sensitive gums dude... that situation is only bad if you have a heart problem like a MVP or something like that... because the blood goes down as you swallow it... not supposed to be good for people with heart problems.. you would have to take amoxicillian before the dentist..

switch to a softer brush and try to take it easy on them.. brushing lighter for as longer period of time ..

[pudgy]

just take a multi like your supposed to :)

[hitmansb]

Use a brush with medium bristles...hard bristled brushes are likely to hurt your gums...I have no idea why they even make them.

[acuman]

brushing too hard can definitely cause bleeding gums, and receeding gums too. Take a multivit, get plenty of Vitamin C

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[The B]

I think the vitamin in question is vitamin K. It helps your blood clot. Alot of times heavy drinkers have deficienceis because the liver helps process and produce amounts of this vitamin. I'm assuming since aas are also harsh on the liver, this is why you would have this problem. There are alot of capillaries very close to the surface of your gums so when you brush, many of these could be damaged. Hence the bleeding. Capillaries heal and close very quickly so people with normal cloting rarely notice any blood at all. If your blood won't clot, you'll look like you've been punched in the mouth everytime you brush.

[EGRESSER]

Try Listerine (sp)...

[Governor]

Ill say vitamin C. Sounds like you hav early symptoms of scurvy. The most common symptom is bleeding gums...


YOu bruise easily right now?

[BIGREDMACHINE]

The B is right its vitamin K.