Answer:

There are various causes of gum bleeding. Most common cause is the inflammation of gum, which is known as gingivitis. It may be due to the scale or dental plaque.

You can do scaling and polishing your teeth for the problem. At the same time you have to maintain oral hygiene by brushing your teeth after meal at least two times each day and don't forget to brush before going to bed.

If this is due to the inflammation of the gum, you may need to take some antibiotic. For choosing proper antibiotic, you need to consult a dentist.

You also may have the problem due to some other systemic diseases like leukaemia, haemophilia, Scurvy. So you should go to a dentist to find out the actual cause behind the manifestation.

Dear Sir,
I have been suffering from pain in my teeth. I performed filling two months ago.
The pain is aggravated while drinking, especially cold water. what can I do now?
Mitu
[email protected]
Dhaka

Answer:
The most likely cause may be the faulty technique of filling, the extension of the cavity beyond the pulp, inflammation of the pulp (pulpitis). again this may due to inflammation of the pulp (pulpitis).

You need to find out the cause first. To make sure the diagnosis, you may require an x-ray of the region. Pulp test may be required to understand the situation of the pulp.

Root canal is needed to correct this situation.

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