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I got a dental cleaning nearly 3 weeks ago. with proper home care added, my lower gums no longer bleed. when can i expect my top gums to stop as well?
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See below: Speak to your dentist in reference to your concerns. Did the dentist recommend more frequent hygiene visits or scaling and root planing? Follow through with all recommendations and stringent home care.
Answered 1/7/2017
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Ask: You will have to ask your Dentist, the person that knows the condition of you gums best, for an appropriate answer. If you have concerns, you may want to speak to your Dentist about seeing a gum/bone specialist, a Periodontist. Your Dentist can tell you if specialty referral is indicated.
Answered 1/7/2017
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