{"id":156,"date":"2013-01-23T15:19:29","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T20:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2013-01-23T15:19:29","modified_gmt":"2013-01-23T20:19:29","slug":"bleeding-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/bleeding-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleeding gums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are several reasons that your gums might bleed. A new flossing routing can cause your gums to bleed until they adjust to the routine. Aggressive tooth brushing might be the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Gingivitis, the beginning stage of periodontal disease, can also cause your gums to bleed. You might notice this when you brush your teeth, even if you don\u2019t brush them aggressively. If you don\u2019t floss, or if you have teeth that are difficult to floss, plaque can build up and make gums swell and bleed. People with a dental bridge should take extra care to floss around and beneath the bridge to keep food from getting trapped and irritating the gums.<\/p>\n<p>Pregnancy gingivitis results from hormonal changes during pregnancy and can cause gums to swell and bleed. Also, certain medications, such as blood thinners can make gums bleed.<\/p>\n<p>If your gums are persistently bleeding, make an appointment with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/best-dentist\/\">dentist<\/a>. Early detection of a problem can make treatment easier.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\">Lowell cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several reasons that your gums might bleed. A new flossing routing can cause your gums to bleed until they adjust to the routine. Aggressive tooth brushing might be the problem. Gingivitis, the beginning stage of periodontal disease, can also cause your gums to bleed. 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