My gums are sore when i brush

The gums are soft tissue attached around the teeth. Plaque can inflame them, while a hard brush, forceful scrubbing, a sharp tooth edge, or an irritating toothpaste can make brushing feel sore. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush, small circular movements, and fluoride toothpaste without pressing hard. Clean between the teeth once daily, and inspect for one ulcer, a loose filling, or a spot that bleeds repeatedly.

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush, small circular movements, and fluoride toothpaste without pressing hard. Clean between the teeth once daily, and inspect for one ulcer, a loose filling, or a spot that bleeds repeatedly. Why do inflamed gums bleed when brushed? Inflamed tissue has altered blood flow and can bleed with gentle contact, so bleeding is a reason to improve cleaning and arrange an examination, not to avoid the area.

See a dentist if soreness lasts beyond several days, keeps returning, or is accompanied by persistent bleeding, recession, pus, a loose tooth, fever, or a mouth ulcer that does not heal. Seek urgent care for facial swelling or trouble swallowing. Can a new toothpaste cause soreness? Yes. Flavoring agents, foaming ingredients, or whitening abrasives may irritate some mouths; a dentist can help distinguish irritation from gum disease.

Why do inflamed gums bleed when brushed? Inflamed tissue has altered blood flow and can bleed with gentle contact, so bleeding is a reason to improve cleaning and arrange an examination, not to avoid the area. Can a new toothpaste cause soreness? Yes. Flavoring agents, foaming ingredients, or whitening abrasives may irritate some mouths; a dentist can help distinguish irritation from gum disease.