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Is there any solution for bleeding gums from bleaching?

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No: The gums should not bleed from whitening your teeth. Please make sure there in no gum disease present prior to bleaching and that proper fitting trays are used.

Answered 3/12/2015

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See a dentist: Bleaching does not cause bleeding gums. Your bleaching tray might be too tight or you may have gum disease. You should be evaluated by a dentist.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Many causes 2B eval: There are many potential causes such as hemophilia or vitamin c deficiency as well.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Other causes: Bleaching may aggravate a pre-existing gum condition. You should have your teeth examined and cleaned if necessary prior to the bleaching.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Bleaching: Sometimes if the whitening solution touches the gum tissue it can cause sores on the gums. Rubbing vitamin E ointment on the gums is soothing.

Answered 9/13/2020

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