Bleeding gums: If you have healthy gum tissues, bleeding after flossing may indicate that you are flossing to hard. If you have gum problems, it may indicate localized infection and/or inflammation. Best to ask your dentist or dental hygienist at your next visit. If you know you are in good oral health, than it's probably an indication that you are being too rough to the gum tissues.
Answered 6/19/2014
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Periodontitis: Gingivitis is the beginning stages, and by definition, your gums are inflamed, and you might see them bleed when you brush and floss. If this is left untreated, then the infection moves deeper into the jaw, and it progresses to the more severe, periodontal disease. Please see your dentist.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Bleeding gums: Certain medications or mouth breathing can cause bleeding. Increasing your Vitamin C can help strengthen your blood vessel walls and limit bleeding. Adding more fruits and vegetables is also good. Rinsing with salt water can help "toughen" up the gums. Finally, a product from REXALL called Orarex toothpaste is specifically designed for bleeding gums and works well.
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Variable bleeding: This is something that can only be diagnosed by seeing your General Dentist or a Periodontist when you have the bleeding gums. It is not uncommon to miss areas here and there over time which results in gum inflammation and bleeding, only to resolve once you take better care of those areas with better brushing and flossing. If it doesn't resolve within a few days, see your dentist.
Answered 7/2/2014
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