One of the more unpleasant dental experiences is dealing with bleeding gums. In some cases, it can keep people from properly caring for their teeth.

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Don’t let that be you. Schedule an appointment with Krause Dental, and check this list to see if any of these common causes could be what’s causing your gum discomfort.

• Brushing too hard. Do you apply a lot of pressure when you brush your teeth? You shouldn’t have to dig into your mouth to clean your teeth. Ease up by switching your toothbrush to your non-dominant hand.
• Brushing incorrectly. If you brush your teeth using a back-and-forth motion, you’re doing it wrong. Brush up and down or in small circles to avoid irritating your gums.
• Using the wrong toothbrush. How firm are your toothbrush bristles? Most people should use soft-bristled toothbrushes. Try switching to see if it helps alleviate your discomfort.
• Not brushing/flossing often enough. Has it been a long time since you last brushed or flossed? If so, it could take about a week or so before your mouth is used to being scrubbed and prodded at. If this doesn’t take care of the bleeding schedule a dental appointment immediately as you may have an infection called Gingivitis or Periodontitis that needs to be treated right away.

Like we said: See your dentist to be sure your bleeding gums aren’t being caused by something more serious. You can schedule an appointment with us online anytime:  http://www.dentistwestfieldin.com/appointment.html

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