What should I do if my child bleeds when brushing his teeth?

Many mothers will find that their children's teeth bleed when they help them brush their teeth. They must have been very worried about this. Generally, only adults will get dental diseases, so why do children also get them? In fact, whether children or adults, as long as the teeth are not properly cared for, the gums will bleed. Mothers should not make a fuss about it. If you want to treat it, you must first understand the cause of the bleeding gums.

Generally speaking, bleeding gums are common in the early stage of periodontitis - gingivitis. Bleeding gums not only occur in oral diseases, but also in other diseases throughout the body. It may indicate diseases of other systems, such as leukemia, exposure to radiation, autoimmune diseases, etc. However, children usually develop tartar along the gum line because they do not brush their teeth regularly or use incorrect brushing techniques. Tartar is a hard, lime-like substance that irritates the gums and can cause them to become inflamed, swollen, and congested, making them prone to bleeding when brushing your teeth. However, it may also be caused by a lack of vitamin C! Suggestions: Eat more green vegetables, get enough sleep. If you lack vitamin B2, eat more carrots, tomatoes and other fruits to supplement vitamin C.

You can also try to dip a cotton swab in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (hydrogen peroxide) and apply it to the gum margin. When bubbles form, rinse your mouth with warm water. Then apply 2% iodine glycerin or iodine tincture 3 times a day until the gums are healed. Metronidazole (Flagyl) buccal tablets, hold in the mouth, 4 to 6 times a day, lysozyme, domiphene, chlorhexidine buccal tablets can be selected. Rinse the solution of metronidazole or chlorhexidine 4 to 6 times a day. Pay attention to cleaning your teeth! Brush your teeth correctly!

Daily dental care is very important for children, but their daily diet should not be ignored. Lack of vitamins, VC and other substances can easily cause tooth damage. Some mothers do not use very good brushing techniques when helping their children brush their teeth, which may lead to bleeding teeth. Mothers should be careful.