Can fluoride toothpaste cause bleeding gums?

I know bleeding gums can be caused by gingivitis etc, but I wondered if using a non-fluorided toothpaste helped. I had bleeding gums off and on for ages, started using kids toothpastes, which have less, as I preferred the taste. Now using one with no fluoride in it. Since then, I have never had any bleeding gums. Could this be coincidence?

Can fluoride toothpaste cause bleeding gums?
Maybe you also are using a soft toothbrush as before you were using a medium? Not sure about that, all I know is that after researching this, I also use NON fluoride toothpaste - I don%26#039;t want that chemical in my bloodstream!!!!!!! I have had no dental issues since switching 2 years ago, and now that I think about it, my issue with gums bleeding occasionally has ALSO disappeared - coincidence? hmmmmmm
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Reply:if u have problems, go for colgate gel. It is good.
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Reply:possibly not. your gums may be sensitive to the flouride. i would ask ur dentist when you next see him.


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Reply:no, bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, and not brushing nuf or correctly....since they are not bleeding, you are bushing enuf and correctly
Reply:i dnt think it%26#039;s a coincidence, i think that you just found a remedy...
Reply:No, but bad gums cause bleeding gums... and brushing too hard. You keep brushing and brushing hard your gums will bleed.
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Reply:No. That is caused from not brushing your teeth. I would suggest however to not swallow anything with fluoride in it as that can be hazardous to your health. Bleeding gums is called periodontal disease.
Reply:It depends. If you brush to hard, it will cause bleeding. But other than that, no.
Reply:No, but try flossing %26amp; picking your gums everyday. They sell those dental picks at Target or CvS pharmacy. Plus see your dental hygienist.~~
Reply:It might be that the adult toothpaste is more abrasive than children%26#039;s. I use toothpaste for kids that tastes like watermelon, and it works great. No red gums either!
Reply:I would think so. Bleeding gums are an indication of other problems, as you mentioned, and brushing more often may have relieved the problem and the timing may have been a coincidence
Reply:i think so, flouride is a very strong substance and if it is rubbed into your mouth with a toothbrush, it could hurt and even cause your gums to bleed. hope this helps, good luck! :D
Reply:No, but see a dentist ASAP, It could turn into a very serious gum disease. Another cause could be that you are not brushing your teeth often enough. My sister had to have her gums scraped due to gum disease. Wouldn%26#039;t want you to have that happen to you. VERY PAINFUL!!
Reply:erm..i dont think so.. i never had bleeding gums by using fluoride toothpaste..maybe you have a sensitive teeth/gums..have u ever tried toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Reply:no it doesnt cause bleeding. fluoride is put in your city%26#039;s water. have you been bleeding from your water?
Reply:i wouldn%26#039;t be suprised!! companies will put stuff in their products today to make matters worse, so you%26#039;ll buy more of their product. you should try brushing with baking soda, or get some natural toothpaste, like peelu or tom%26#039;s.
Reply:I have not heard anything about fluoride causing bleeding gums but I%26#039;m not your dentist. If seeing a dentist is not your way to getting the answer, try searching via Google.com with a phrase that will get you several research projects that will give you a better answer. Personally I think you became more conscience of brushing and therefore bleeding stopped. I don%26#039;t think fluoride had anything to do with it. I am 63 and have always brushed with fluoride and I grew up in west Texas where fluoride is in the drinking water via natural causes and the only time I have had bleeding gums is when I am careless in how I brush my teeth. Good luck. Try Google.com
Reply:Fluoride toothpaste don%26#039;t cause bleeding gums.It could be the coincidence that your gum bleeding stopped because you stopped fluoride tooth paste.
Reply:No, Fluoride doewn%26#039;t cause bleeding of the gums. The reason your Gums bleed specially when you brush your teeth is because you have Gingivitis. When you have gingivitis or gum inflammation, your gums becomes reddish in color and very sensitive. And when you brush your teeth, since the brush gets in contact with your inflamed gums, it results to bleeding of the gums. If you haven%26#039;t yndergone your regular Oral cleaning or Oral Prophylaxis for more than 6 mos to 1 year, chances are you will develop Gum problems due to tartar deposits or plaque that has accumulated in your teeth adjacent to the gums causing irritation to the gums leading to gum inflammation. The best thing you can do is consult your dentist and have it checked so a proper diagnosis and treatment can be done and teach you how to manage it. Your Fluoride is not the reason your Gums bleed.
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Reply:i suspect it must be as bleeding gums is not a possible side effect of fluoride. Get your dentist to check and advise.