HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What do you suggest if my gums are bleeding excessively with even the slightest gum sucking, floss or brushing, what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Evaluation: The most prudent advice anyone can give you is to have yourself examined by a local dentist. Bleeding gums could be indicative of periodontal problems... can't possibly tell without an examination and radiographs.

Answered 7/23/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I had to stop brushing, flossing, and it hurts to eat. My gums are peeling, bleeding a lot, and some white stuff sloughs off. Anyone know why?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

I usually have bleeding gums, everytime i brush my teeth. Even when I use dental floss, it always happen. What does it mean? Thank you

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why do my gums get irritated easily? I brush 2x a day, floss at night, no bleeding, have no plaque or recession bcs of regular dental cleaning, they still get irritated around the gum line, esp after flossing. Am i doing it wrong? brushing too hard?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Teeth tingling/discomfort. Worse after brushing. Flossing: Some spots hurt. Gum disease? No bleeding. How urgent is this? Cant see dr. right away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Having issue with gums bleeding randomly, issues with gum loss/recession I'm flossing two times a day and brushing teeth two times a day - issues still persist No signs of white in mouth Taking gingival mouthwash - no help Red boil in mouth No soda?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Gums are bleeding when i brush my teeth and floss. How do I stop this?
Gum pain around one tooth only when flossing. Have I been flossing wrong? I have no bleeding or pain when brushing/eating?
Gums slightly bleeding when i already floss and brush teeth regular, what to do?
Help! my gums are slightly bleeding when i already floss and brush teeth regular?
Had a really bad toothache this morning. I brushed my teeth (not hard). When went to floss i had a lump on gums and it bleeding what's wrong ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.