Bleeding after fillings? i had a filling done a few days ago, and since then i've noticed blood when i brush. i've never had this happen before. could it somehow be related to the filling? should i go back to my dentist?

You : You must see your dentist. If the filling is encroaching on the gum between the teeth, you will get bleeding.

Yes, : Yes, go see your dentist. Sometimes bleeding does occur if the filling had to be placed below the gum level and a band was used to hold it in place. In that instance, bleeding usually stops before you actually leave the office. Have you dentist check it. Try flossing between your teeth and see if it smooth when you pull the floss through.

Peyton : Peyton manning free zone, it sounds like your gums are inflamed and bleed upon brushing. This can be exasperated if a filling was placed below the gums or between your teeth. Usually brushing and flossing aggressively will elicit a small amount of bleeding. This means your cleaning where you need to. After serveral days it should resolve. If not, then go see your dentist. Hope this is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313 www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

Sometimes : Sometimes gums get irritated when fillings are placed or polished and this heals soon after treatment. If gum disease is present, it may take longer or continue to bleed when brushing, but it can also mean the filling needs some contouring. I would see the dentist to see, the solution is likely something very simple and nothing to worry about.