The most common cause of bleeding when you brush is gingivitis, and infection of the gums. Untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious forms of gum disease that will cause bone and tooth loss. When you see that your gums are bleeding when you brush, you should brush and floss more, not less.
When does puberty happen? There is no set age for puberty so try not to worry if your body changes earlier or later than your friendsâ. For girls, puberty often happens between 10 and 16,1 and for boys between 10 and 18.2. Remember that changes will happen over time.
1 Your body might not be that late. 2  Most guys hit puberty sometime from ages 9-14 -- the average age is 12. 3  Puberty is only late if youâre 14 years old and arenât showing any signs. 4  You might be overlooking something. 5  You know your voice will get deeper, you'll get hair in your armpits and groin, and you'll grow taller. Most guys hit puberty sometime from ages 9-14 -- the average age is 12. 2  Puberty is only late if youâre 14 years old and arenât showing any signs. 3  You might be overlooking something. 4  You know your voice will get deeper, you'll get hair in your armpits and groin, and you'll grow taller.