What causes children’s gums to become red, swollen and bleeding?

Children’s teeth are always fragile. Sometimes, for unknown reasons, their gums become red and swollen, and sometimes even bleeding. Some parents think that it is because they are getting angry, or that the toothbrush they use is too hard. In fact, this understanding is somewhat one-sided. There are many reasons that lead to red, swollen and bleeding gums. Let me introduce them to you!

When dental plaque forms on the tooth surface in the mouth, if it is not removed in time, it will gradually harden and form tartar. Tartar is mostly located at the junction of the teeth and gums. This harder tartar has a continuous irritating effect on the gums. When normal gums are stimulated by inflammation, the capillaries of the gums increase, the gums become congested, and the color of the gums darkens. Once stimulated, the gums are prone to bleed. This is why your gums bleed. Since gingivitis is an early stage of periodontitis, regular cleaning (scaling) to remove tartar on the teeth and relieve gum inflammation can help gingivitis heal.

In periodontitis, not only do the gums bleed, but the teeth also begin to become loose. Regular cleaning (scaling) alone can no longer restore the lesions. Only scaling and other periodontal treatments or periodontal surgery can alleviate the symptoms.

The common oral theory holds that bleeding gums are caused by a lack of vitamin C in the gum tissue, which triggers the growth and outbreak of anaerobic bacteria. This statement only explains the surface phenomenon and does not actually find the root cause of the problem.

To completely solve the problem of bleeding gums, we must start from the root and focus on supplementing the nutrition of the gums. We must discover and provide nutrients that can be directly absorbed by the gums, so that the degenerated gum tissue can restore the immunity. Only then can we fundamentally solve the series of dental and oral problems caused by bleeding gums.

After reading the above introduction, you must have a clearer understanding of gum problems. If your child has this problem, do not simply equate it with getting angry. You should take your child to the dentist for examination and take certain measures. If not handled in time, it may cause the child's teeth to fall out and affect the child's diet.