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Can i still floss my teeth if i have bleeding gums?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Bleeding gums: The number one cause of bleeding gums is inflammation and infection. Increasing your oral hygiene efforts and flossing more may help stop the bleeding. It may take 4-8 days to see the results. If bleeding of the gums do not stop after 8 days, you should consult your dentist immediately.
Answered 12/9/2015
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Please Do: You need to floss and brush more and/or better if you have bleeding gums. That is a sign of inflamation and the only way to get rid of it is to clean it better. If you don't it gets worse, not better. See your dentist if it has been awhile since your last cleaning.
Answered 7/31/2012
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Yes: You must get a through cleaning as there should be no bleeding from gums at your age . But to answer your question you def can floss as long as the technique of flossing is right.
Answered 8/2/2012
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