I know it’s gross but due to negative symptoms I am not motivated enough to brush my teeth everyday. As a result when I do brush there is a lot of blood. Is kinda scary.
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I used to get the same thing for the same reason. Doesn’t seem to have had any long term effect
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Am on an AD also which dries out my mouth. I went to the dentist and she told me to take artificial saliva pastels. Got some from the drug store.
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How’d they taste?
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Like fruit. There are ok. Don’t taste chemical like.
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It’s important to both floss and brush your teeth regularly. The bleeding should stop if you get back on a regular dental hygiene routine.
People often don’t realize that bacteria in the mouth can cause more systemic problems if the bacteria get into the blood stream.
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Yeah it can effect the heart I think.
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Yeah probably more the dry mouth. I get it occassionally but just have to be a little gentle round your gums. I have terrible teeth. I get by though because it’s too expensive to get them done over here. Watch what you eat before bed and at least brush two times a day if possible!
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You’d be surprised how quickly the bleeding gums improve, often after just a few days of consistent brushing and flossing. 
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Thanks. I got special medicated toothpaste from the dentist too.
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Rogueone has a good point though about brushing gently around the gums until they’ve improved.
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Hey buddy. That was some pitch on the 5th day!
hah…yeah hot weather…crack in pitch on day 1. Seriously I can prepare a decent turf wicket and it’s all about moisture control…having cracks on day 1 of a five dayer…not the best preparation!
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Irritated gums is all. If you start brushing regularly again over time they will stop. I’ve been there before plenty of times.
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I brush my teeth very regularly. Even still sometimes I go maybe a day without brushing or sometimes i even don’t yet occasionally get bleeding gums.
I think you will find (like I normally do) once you keep brushing it will heal up and get better. The mouth heals good.
I’m no dr. So don’t take my word 100%. But if it doesn’t always can see the dentist. But mine do it too jimbob.
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Yeah, that could be due to many reasons. Like my dad used to have gum disease or whatever. Don’t rule it out.
Also, brush ur teeth and avoid the gums, also use a soft bristle brush (they have them extra soft) and be gentle.
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I have the very same problem Jimbob. Brush my teeth very little due to lack of motivation and my gums bleed too. I know I must brush more but it’s so hard. I just don’t care…
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Remember that, as my stingy uncle says, you have a treasure in your mouth! 
I’m sorry to have to play the mom card but you’re going to have to stand in the corner if you don’t take care of your teeth. Seriously I would get some gum stimulators and keep them by the computer, while you’re reading you can just grab one and stimulate away. Your gums will be healthier and they won’t bleed as much when you brush. They sell all different types. I use two different ones. I like the flosser swords and the tiny little ones that have a rubber tip, they really get between the teeth squeaky clean.
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