Ask the Dental Experts
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Bleeding Gums
Q: For the past week or so I've noticed my gums are bleeding quite badly during the night (whether I'm wearing my retainers or not). I only visited the dentist last month and everything was fine. Any ideas?
A: The first thing that I would recommend is to make an appointment to see your dentist. Explain the situation to them. There could be a many things that could be causing your gums to bleed. Many systemic diseases can cause bleeding gums. The dentist may refer you to a physician for a check up and physical. It is important that you see your dentist as soon as possible, especially since you just saw them last month and everything was fine. After explaining all of this it may be due to a lack of proper oral hygiene and your dentist can help you out with that. Please do not hesitate to call our offices at 888.790.0309 with any further questions.
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