2436 Foothill Blvd. Suite A Calistoga, CA 94515
If your gums are bleeding, visit our Calistoga dentist's office for a dental exam. Calistoga Dental Group can examine your gums and determine whether they are bleeding due to simple irritation or if there is a more significant issue. For more information about bleeding gums and ways to treat them, call our office at (707) 709-6058.
Gum Bleeding Symptoms and Causes
Calistoga Dental Group encourages you to keep an eye on your gum health. Call a Calistoga dentist if you notice any of these symptoms for more than a week -
Bleeding gums
Red or irritated gums
teeth appear longer
Swollen gums
Common causes leading to bleeding gums include- poor oral hygiene, diabetes, excessive smoking, plaque and tartar buildup, pregnancy, and particular medication.
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Gum Disease: Treatment and Management
The best way to prevent gum disease and the symptoms that result from it is to visit our office for an examination. Only then we can make customized treatment recommendations.
Our dentist recommends using a soft or electric toothbrush when brushing their teeth at least twice daily. We strongly advise you to brush food away from your gums and toward the center of your mouth. You must floss at least once a day to prevent plaque buildup along your gum line. Floss all the way down along the sides of your teeth for better results.
Patients can use an antiseptic mouthwash to kill bacteria making their gums bleed. Smoking is terrible for your lungs but also bad for your oral health, increasing your risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
Get Rid of Bleeding Gums by Visiting Our Dental Office
We encourage you to visit Calistoga Dental Group twice a year so that we can clean your teeth, removing plaque and tartar that have been left behind from your daily brushing. It is the best way to prevent gum disease, including its subtle symptoms like bleeding and swelling. In addition, we may recommend a deep cleaning or root planing and scaling procedure if you already have gum disease. Our dentist can show you how to floss your teeth properly. You might have gum disease if your gums continue to bleed after flossing daily for a week. Call (707) 709-6058 and tell us about it. Contact our dental office, and we will happily answer your questions, examine you, and suggest treatment options.