Do your gums frequently bleed when you brush your teeth or eat certain types of foods? The sight of blood originating from your gums can be frightening to say the least, but understanding the root cause of this condition will allow you to better treat and prevent it.

Common Causes of Bleeding Gums

There are a number of different factors which can play a role in bleeding gums. These include…

Changes to Your Teeth Cleaning Routine

Your teeth and gums can be very sensitive to change. By way of example, let’s say you have been using the same toothbrush for a few months and you get a new one at the end of your checkup with us. That night, you are very excited to use your new brush, but look down and see some pink in the sink. In many cases, there is no need to fear. What probably happened was that your old brush was soft-bristled due to use, while the new brush is firm and has scraped against your gums.

Changes to your flossing schedule have the same effect. Take your time to ease into new changes to your routine. (more…)