Why Do My Gums Bleed Excessively When I Use a Brand New Stiff-Bristled Toothbrush?
1. Introduction Excessive gum bleeding when using a brand new, stiff-bristled toothbrush is the direct result of acute mechanical trauma applied to delicate gingival tissues that are frequently harboring mild, underlying inflammation. The rigid, unyielding bristles act like microscopic abrasives, lacerating the thin epithelial lining of the gums and rupturing the fragile, engorged capillaries just … Read more