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2. If Your Gums Bleed Every Time You Floss, Here's What ... - AOL

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   "Localized bleeding is usually from brushing too hard or flossing incorrectly, which can cause trauma to the gums and teeth," says Dr. Alice Hoang, DMD of Brooklyn Mint Dental. 3. You're pregnant

3. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   If the gum recession is caused by gingivitis, the following symptoms may also be present: Puffy, red, or swollen (inflamed) gums; Gum bleeding while brushing or flossing; Bad breath ; In some cases, it is the treatment of gingivitis that reveals a gum recession problem, that was previously masked by the gums swelling.

4. A Dentist Explains Why Your Gums Bleed - AOL

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   A dentist explains the common causes of bleeding gums, ... treatment, and prevention practices. A dentist explains the common causes of bleeding gums, why gum tissue is generally more sensitive ...

5. Bleeding on probing - Wikipedia

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   The main cause of gingival bleeding is the formation and accumulation of plaque at the gum line due to improper brushing and flossing of teeth. The hardened form of plaque is calculus. An advanced form of gingivitis as a result of formation of plaque is periodontitis. Other conditions associated with gingival bleeding include: [4] Tooth or gum ...

6. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   Redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g., apples) (though this may also occur in gingivitis, where there is no attachment loss gum disease) Gum swelling that recurs; Spitting out blood after brushing teeth; Halitosis, or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth

7. 6 Flossing Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making ... - AOL

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   In hopes of sparing you a similar fate, I wanted to share some surprising things I’ve learned through lengthy conversations with dentists, including the top mistakes many of us make when it ...