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What to do if i have very red, inflamed gums and every time i floss, they start to bleed and it's very painful. how can i get rid of this?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Dentist ?: Are you currently under a dentist's care? If not, now may be the time for an appointment. At a minimum you have gingivitis, but you may also have periodontitis. Make the call....

Answered 6/15/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i have very red, inflamed gums and every time i floss, they start to bleed and it's very painful. how can i get rid of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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After I went to the dentist and got my gums cleaned to get rid of gingivitis, would I have to floss after every meal for a week?

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I sometimes get bleeding in the gums when flossing even though i take good care of my teeth. What else do I need to do?

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I floss regularly and floss many times throughout the day out if habit. Could this be bad for my teeth and gums though, although my gums never bleed.

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How can I have gum disease? At my appointment yesterday, my dentist told me that I have gum disease and need to take better care of my teeth. I brush and floss every day, and my gums don't bleed when i floss. Could i somehow still have gum disease?

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