Gastric lipase (âlipâ means fat and âaseâ means breakdown) is secreted by the chief cells to begin fat digestion in your stomach by hydrolyzing (âhydroâ means water and âlyzingâ means breaking apart; so the breaking apart of a molecule using water) fat molecules into fatty acid chains.
Bleeding after brushing or flossing, or simply at random times, may be a sign of unhealthy oral tissues. Many people think bleeding gums is normal, particularly after flossing their teeth, but it is usually a signal to change your oral hygiene routine and visit the dentist.
Continue. 1  If you experience painful gums when you eat, drink, brush, or floss, you may wonder what is the cause and how to address it. Painful gums or bleeding of the gums can be caused by improper brushing or flossing techniques, gum disease, chemotherapy, tobacco use, or hormonal changes. (1) Painful gums are often traced back to gum disease; resolving the problem is an important part of keeping your gums healthy.