Gingival Bleeding in Children: Causes and Treatments

Volume 2 - Issue 3

Mohammed Karimi DMD*

Received: December 19, 2018   Published: January 09, 2019

DOI: 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2018.02.000138

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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.

Opinion| Causes| Other Reasons| Associated Risk Factors| Symptoms that may Appear with Bleeding Gums| Symptoms that may Indicate a Serious Problem| Treatments| When Should Medical Help be Sought?| References|