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When people don't practice proper dental hygiene, bacteria in the mouth forms plaque on the teeth. These bacteria may cause your gums to become inflamed, which results in red, swollen, or bleeding gums. For many people with gingivitis, this inflammation is not painful.
1 Poor oral hygiene. 2  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. 3  Brushing too hard. 4  Being too vigorous with your brushing can inflame delicate gum tissue and cause it to bleed. 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.