What does it mean when your gums bleed when you brush?

Question

? I just went to the dentist today. And they said everything was healthy. So I used there new toothbrush and my gums were bleeding. They never bleed. What happened? I just went to the dentist today, I don't' get how I could get gingivitis in a couple of hours... help! thanks

Answer 1

I think it's a simple case of the bristles being too stiff.

Answer 2

That happens to me sometimes when I floss. It just means your gums weren't used to the new toothbrush or maybe it was a little rougher than your old toothbrush. It just takes your gums a day or two to get used to your new toothbrush/floss.

Answer 3

If your teeth and everything is healthy, maybe you were brushing too hard? but bleeding gums can be sign of gingivitis or something

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?artic...

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003062.h...

Answer 4

usually it means you have gingivitis from lack of brushing and flossing. The only other thing (if you are a female) is during that time of the month your gums can get very sensitive and bleed.

Answer 5

No, Gingivitis are Gingers... red headed kids from south park.

Honestly, the person who gave you three links to look at above me has the right answer.  Kudos to them.  I just had to get my two cents in. :)