How to Stop Bleeding Gums After Deep Cleaning
Bleeding gums are simply tortuous. The pain and discomfort can be paramount and can affect your whole mood and work. Dental deep cleaning is done by dentists to remove the plaque and tartar that has been depositing on the teeth since some time and needs to be cleared out to prevent any further harm to the teeth. However, if this deposition is extensive and runs deep, the dentist has to prod and work harder which can lead to pain and some bleeding. The intensity of the bleeding depends on the intensity of the deposition, the technique used by the dentist and the sensitivity of a person’s gums. This bleeding affects one’s whole body and needs to tend to as soon as possible. Our step by step guide has some of the most effective suggestions for you to use if your gums are bleeding right now and to note for future reference.
Instructions
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Gauze pad:
The best way to stop bleeding like this which is a result of pricked hemorrhage is to apply pressure on it. Take a gauze pad and put it over the bleeding gums. Use your teeth or finger to apply the pressure. Keep it still for around five minutes. Do not just keep removing it and replacing it. After five minutes, remove the gauze and have a look at the progress. The bleeding should ideally stop. Repeat the process for an improvement.
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Tea bag:
Black tea bags not only make awesome tea but also help against gum bleeding. Soak the tea bag in ice water for some time. Squeeze it and place it on the bleeding gum. Apply pressure for around ten minutes and take out the tea bag. Black tea has some substances like Tannin which help in stopping blood flow and coagulate it.
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Salt water:
Put a pinch of salt in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with it a few times. The water should be neither hot nor cold, but mildly warm. The salt water not only helps with reducing bleeding but also removes any infections created due to it in the mouth.
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See your dentist:
Go back to the place where it all started. Talk to your doctor after trying all these tips and let his/her know the intensity of the bleeding. He will suggest you medicinal solutions. While the problem can be solved on the phone, it might also require a visit to the clinic. While a little bit of bleeding is normal, extensive bleeding can be an indicator of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease. Consulting your doctor will help you get early treatment.
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