What a Dentist Checks First for Gingivitis or Periodontitis
If your gums bleed or feel sore, a dentist usually starts with your history, a close gum exam, periodontal probing, and selective x-rays before planning treatment.
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Bleeding gums: when to keep up home care and when to book a dental visit
A small amount of bleeding can happen when flossing is new, but bleeding that keeps returning or comes with red, swollen, or receding gums should be checked.
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Bleeding Gums: What a Dentist Checks First
Bleeding, swollen, or receding gums are worth an exam. Learn what dentists check first, how they tell gingivitis from periodontitis, and what comes next.
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Bleeding Gums: When Hamilton Patients Should Book a Dental Visit
A little gum bleeding can happen after a lapse in flossing, but recurring bleeding with swelling, recession, bad breath, loose teeth, or chewing pain should be checked.
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Bleeding Gums When Flossing: When to Monitor and When to Book
A small amount of blood on floss can happen after a gap in cleaning, but it should start improving quickly. Learn when home care is reasonable, when bleeding should be booked for a dental exam, and how to keep cleaning between teeth gently while you wait.
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