Is it a problem that my gums bled while they were deep cleaned?

No: Gums bleed routinely during a deep cleaning. The purpose for the deep cleaning is to remove the accretions, diseased and unhealthy tissues to help the gum tissues heal again. Make sure you maintain very good oral hygiene to enjoy the benefits of the deep cleaning.

Gums will bleed: No, it is not a problem. Quite the opposite, they should bleed when having a deep cleaning. The reason for deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planning, is that the dentist took x-rays and periodontal measurements and found signs of infection, gums that bled while taking measurements, therefore the gums were ulcerated and infected. If the gums were not ulcerated and infected the deep cle.

Should be no problem: The problem of bleeding while deep clean is normal. However, they should be in control when your are leaving the office. Unless you have any bleeding problem (aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc...), hemostasis usually is achieved by gauze pressure and ice pack. Persistent bleeding, upon confirm by your treating dentist, should be diagnosed and treated properly.

Normal: This is normal and typically occurs for that procedure. Ones needs deep cleanings when there is calculus below the gum line. The calculus causes gum inflammation which in turn causes bleeding. It's just more apparent during the deep cleaning.