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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.
According to the NIH, bleeding gums affect half of all adults over the age of 30, but many people believe that gums that bleed when brushed or flossed are normal. Bleeding gums are not normal. Redness, swelling, bleeding or receding gumline are all symptoms of gum disease, an infection that can affect your entire body. Dental plaque is the root cause of gum disease. Plaque is a sticky, colorless substance that forms after meals, snacks or sugary drinks.