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Certain medicines also increase the likelihood that your gums will bleed. Some over-the-counter pain relievers, like aspirin, thin the blood and can therefore increase bleeding. It's also possible for a prescription medication to cause gum bleeding. If that is the case, your doctor might prescribe a different dose or a different medication altogether.
What causes bleeding gums? Bleeding gums are mostly caused by gingivitis which is an infection or inflammation of the gum, particularly in the tissue around the teeth. Most often the cause of the irritation is from plaque that live in the mouth. Swelling and bleeding when the teeth are brushed or flossed characterize the infection. Plaque can form on any tooth surface, but the accumulation is heaviest between the teeth and along the gum line, areas that are not self-cleaning.