My Sister has Bleeding Gums!!?

Ive notice that when my sister brushes her teeth that they start to bleed, kindof bad, and then it gets even worse when she starts to floss (well, try) She saids that it doesnt hurt but I told her that it was Gingivitis, but she doesnt want to go to a Dentist, is there anything that She can do to fix this w/o goin to the dentist?
Answer:
I am going to take a stab at the reason and say (like you) it is gingivitis.Gingivitis is the inflammation or infection of the gums caused by buildup. There are two kinds of buildup, (#1) soft sticky plaque which turns into (#2) tartar that is hard like cement. If she hasn't had a cleaning she should see a dentist or hygienist for a checkup, xrays (if needed) and a cleaning. During the cleaning the plaque and tartar will be removed. Although she can remove plaque at home by flossing and with brushing 2-3 times a day the tartar cannot be removed because it is too hard and often inaccessible. She must get rid of this infection or it can evolve into periodontal disease, which is when the bone surrounding your teeth begins to breakdown. This disease leads to chronic bad breath, cavities and eventually loss of teeth. Dental (mouth) health is directly related to a healthy body.If she doesn't want to go to the dentist because of cost she could always go to a dental or hygiene school. Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

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she must go see a dentist but she can disolve some salt in water and rinse with it. Like if it was listerine...

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she should brush at least twice a day and gargle w/Listerene, duh!

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I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY GUMS BLEEDING AND IT WASN'T JUST GINGIVITIS. SHE NEEDS TO GO TO A DENTIST. I WAITED TOO LONG AND ALMOST LOST MY TEETH. IF SHE IS BRUSHING AND FLOSSING THEN SHE SHE MAY HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. A DENTIST OR PERIODONTIST ARE PROFESSIONALS. IF THERE IS DENTAL SCHOOL IN YOUR AREA THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP FOR LESS EXPENSE. ALSO THE BLOOD FROM THE GUMS MADE ME NAUSEOUS AND AFFECTED MY OVERAALL HEALTH. I TRIED DIFFERENT HOME TEATMENTS. THEY DIDN'T WORK.

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She needs to see the dentist. It sounds like gum disease. Gingivitis is reversable but if it has progressed, it can only be controled. Your sister may need a deep cleaning from a dental hygenist. Sometimes brushing and flossing is not enough. Sometimes we miss spots and plaque turns hard and no amount of brushing takes it off. It irritates the gums and they bleed, swell, turn red, or receed. Healthy gums do not bleed. The doc will do a deep cleaning and maybe prescribe a rinse. The treatments are very effective. She prob has bad breath also. My husband did it and he said it's the best things he's ever done. Bad breath disappeared after day2 of the cleaning. And he tasted better and smelled better. If she ignores it, tell her it leads to bone/teeth loss. Pull up some pics on the internet. It's not painful now but as it advances, there will be pain and then it'll be too late. Bring her to the dentist and tell her you'll be right there for her the whole way. They're the experts. Good luck! =)

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She bleeds when she brushes and flosses because she doesnt do it regularly. If she continues to brush and floss at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes each time the bleeding with stop. They aren't healthy right now because she hasnt been getting the gunk out from the interproximal spaces.

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