Have you ever had bleeding gums? Do you know why your gums bleed? How much do you know about gum bleeding? Below, I will share my personal views on the causes of gum bleeding. One of the most common reasons for gum bleeding is when food gets stuck and you use a hard toothpick to remove it, or when you brush your teeth with a hard-bristled toothbrush. In such cases, there's no need to panic as the bleeding usually stops within a short period of time. Another cause of gum bleeding is excessive tartar buildup, which occurs due to long-term inadequate brushing. Over time, plaque accumulates and tartar forms, pressing against the gums and causing them to swell and rupture. A deficiency in vitamin C can also lead to gum bleeding. For instance, an unbalanced diet or insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits may result in this condition. In such cases, increasing your nutritional intake can help alleviate the problem. Gum bleeding can also occur during teeth cleaning (dental scaling), when professionals use instruments or physical methods to remove plaque from the surface of the teeth. This is normal. There are many reasons for gum bleeding, such as the commonly mentioned "heatiness," wearing ill-fitting dentures, or undergoing other dental treatments. These situations generally don't require concern as the bleeding usually stops after brushing. However, gum bleeding is often closely related to clinical diseases, such as liver cirrhosis, aplastic anemia, leukemia, and chronic renal failure. Therefore, once gum bleeding occurs, it is important to determine the underlying cause and not take it lightly!