{"id":92,"date":"2019-03-28T18:34:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T18:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2020-06-18T17:36:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T17:36:22","slug":"dentist-bleeding-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/28\/dentist-bleeding-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleeding Gums? A Dentist Explains What to Do to Get Your Oral Health on Track"},"content":{"rendered":"\"aWhen it comes to your oral health, you want to make sure you\u2019re taking proper care of your teeth and gums, right? What if you notice that your gums are bleeding when you brush and floss your teeth? That\u2019s obviously not a good sign. Bleeding gums can be the result of gum disease or even something else. Only your dentist<\/a> will be able to tell and determine how to help you get your oral health back on track.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\r\nGum disease develops as a result of bacteria and plaque building up around your gum line. If your gums are red and puffy, the gum disease may still be in its early stages (gingivitis). With good oral habits practiced at home, and with regular visits to the dentist office, this can be remedied. However, without proper care, it can turn into periodontitis. This causes your gums to bleed or worse, your teeth to loosen and eventually fall out.\r\n

Why Are My Gums Bleeding?<\/h2>\r\nThere are several reasons why your gums may bleed, none of which you should ignore. Bleeding gums are not normal, so it\u2019s best to have your dentist look to make sure nothing serious is going on. Here are a few reasons why you may see blood building around your gum line:\r\n