{"id":436,"date":"2015-05-28T23:37:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T03:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2015-05-28T23:37:00","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T03:37:00","slug":"why-do-my-dental-cleanings-always-hurt-so-bad-and-make-my-gums-bleed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/why-do-my-dental-cleanings-always-hurt-so-bad-and-make-my-gums-bleed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do my dental cleanings always hurt so bad and make my gums bleed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I brush my teeth twice a day and I floss every night. My gums are healthy and I don\u2019t have gum disease BUT with EVERY dental cleaning (I go twice a year) there is lots of pain and blood. Why? Is the hygienist too aggressive? That is what I am starting to believe. Thanks Vicki B.<\/p>\n<p>Vicki \u2013 If your teeth and gums are healthy, and you experience pain and bleeding during dental cleanings, it is likely that your dental hygienist is cleaning your teeth too aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest that you speak with her about your concerns and ask that your teeth be cleaned gently. Your request should be met with a positive response. If you continue to receive harsh dental cleanings, you can request the services of another hygienist in the office. You can also speak with your dentist about the issue. If the problem persists, you may have to find another dental practice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/Gentle-dentistry\/\">gentle<\/a> hygienists to care for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell, MA dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I brush my teeth twice a day and I floss every night. 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