Gingival Bleeding in Children: Causes and Treatments

Journal Title: Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry Open Access Journal - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 3

Abstract

Some parents may be confronted with gingival bleeding of their children, but they feel indifferent to it because they feel that this is normal. They should know that there are several reasons for it, but the most important is the” periodontal disease”. Gingival bleeding is one of the common symptoms of periodontal disease. Gingival bleeding is often due to the lack of proper removal of plaque from the teeth in the gum line, which leads to gingival inflammation. However, bleeding in the gums may be associated with serious illnesses, such as leukemia and disruption of coagulation and platelet disorders. In these conditions, it is usually easy to bleed or bruise anywhere in the body. In the following, some common causes, risk factors, and methods for treating gingival bleeding and time of referral to the dentist will be presented. Gingival bleeding may be caused by traumatic injury of teeth or gingival laceration, teeth cleaning by toothpicks or sharp instruments and even foreign objects, inappropriate brushing, and flossing. The injury may also occur due to stimulation of acids and chemicals in food, drinking beverages, side effects of medicines and dental bleaching materials [1].

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Mohammed Karimi

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  • EP ID EP578919
  • DOI 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2019.02.000138
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Mohammed Karimi (2018). Gingival Bleeding in Children: Causes and Treatments. Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry Open Access Journal, 2(3), 133-135. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-578919