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.
What is puberty? Puberty is the time in life when a young person starts to become sexually mature. In girls, puberty may start as early as 8 years of age, but it usually starts around 11 years of age. In boys, it begins around 12 years as age, but may start as early as 9 years of age. This is a process that goes on for several years. Most girls are physically mature by about 14 years of age.