If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ.
Our answer is short and sweet: “No!”
Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is all but impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush.
If you have never made flossing a habit, your gums might bleed the first few times you do it. The bleeding may be due to gum inflammation, the beginnings of gum disease. Keep flossing gently and the bleeding usually stops within a week or two.
Gum disease is extremely common, and is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for good dental health.
At The Yuma Dentist in Yuma and Fortuna Foothills AZ we want all our patients to brush and floss twice a day, and see us for regular checkups. We treat gum disease. Patients from all over Foothills, Winter Haven CA, and Somerton also come to us for complete general dentistry, and much more. Call to schedule an appointment with us today!
Contact The Yuma Dentist:
928-783-0804
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
The Yuma Dentist – Pacific Avenue
1630 S Pacific Ave Ste 104
Yuma, AZ 85365
The Yuma Dentist – Fortuna Foothills
11231 E Commercial Centre Loop Ste 105
Yuma, AZ 85367
