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A member asked:
Is it possible for a periodontal probe damage your gums?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not likely.: Its not very likely. The gums frequently bleed not because the probe is damaging them, but because the gums are infected and damage may already have occurred.
Answered 4/10/2013
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No: A perio probe is inserted gently around the tooth to check the health of the area.
Answered 2/7/2017
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No: Even though it may be uncomfortable, it's not doing any permanent damage. Actually - healthy gums tend to be more sensitive to probing than diseased gums because diseased gums are inflamed, and "looser" around the teeth. Good luck!
Answered 4/10/2013
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