New toothbrush, bleeding gums!

[jezzeabel]

Hi, I recently purchased a new toothbrush and began brushing and noticed my gums had started bleeding. Not profoundly, only slightly. I have gums that are hard to avoid when you brush. Perhaps the bristles on the brush are too hard for my sensitive gums? Anyway, I don't have gum disease because I went to the dentist about a month ago and she checked my teeth and said there was nothing wrong with them. What could it be? With my old toothbrush, they never bleed unless I scrapped too hard against the gum. Now, with this toothbrush, it's a common occurrence every time I brush. I brush twice a day, morning and night.


Please help

 

[jpsmith]

Avoid brushing too hard or putting too much pressure on the teeth and gums to prevent erosion and gum recession.
may use Pyodontyl toothpaste and a Colgate 360 degree sensitive toothbrush with an Extra Soft head.

 

[allysonholley]

Did you have your dentist or dental assistant watch you brush? My sister had issues with her gums receding because of the way she held her toothbrush.

 

[Douglas]

Maybe use an electric brush with a soft head?

 

[stevepolard]

Avoid hard brush....

 

[danielhermann]

The reason of bleeding gums is your brush.
I recommend soft bristle toothbrush and don't go hard while brushing your teeth.
There are tooth brushes available in the market which are specially for sensitive gums please go for them.