On the Internet, some sites outside the U.S. use the compound designation milliard/billion to designate the number 1 000 000 000. In science, the names of large numbers are usually avoided completely by using the appropriate SI prefixes. Thus 10 9 watts is a gigawatt and 10 12 joules is a terajoule.
Blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) can make you bleed more easily -- including from your gums. Some anti-seizure, blood pressure, and immune-suppressing drugs make the gums grow too quickly. The new gum tissue is more delicate and may bleed when you brush it.
1 Irregular brushing or flossing, or performing these actions incorrectly, can lead to gum disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which are common causes of bleeding gums. 2  Brushing too hard. 3  Being too vigorous with your brushing can inflame delicate gum tissue and cause it to bleed. 4  Hormonal changes. This helps to slow the blood flow to the area, resulting in less blood loss. 2  Make a cold compress by wrapping an ice cube in a clean piece of paper towel. 3  Hold it against the bleeding gum, applying gentle pressure.