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2. 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 ...

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

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   "It is important to know the reasons why gums bleed so that a patient can seek proper treatment and so that a patient can be shown how to prevent their gums from bleeding in the future," says Dr ...

4. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Diabetes: "Gum disease and diabetes have a bidirectional relationship, meaning that gum disease can make it harder to control blood sugar levels, and uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of ...

5. 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

6. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

7. Use These Dentist-Approved Water Flossers for Squeaky ... - AOL

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   Obviously there are benefits to flossing, like removing debris and plaque from between your teeth, helping to prevent gum disease and reducing the likelihood of bad breath (to name just a few ...