Dental Bleeding

Dental bleeding beyond the occasional red spots that appear on your floss is cause for concern.  If you notice blood moving out of your gums or any other part of your mouth, reach out to our Carol Stream dentist right away to schedule emergency treatment.  Describe your dental bleeding in as much detail as possible and we will help you determine if it is a significant problem worthy of immediate attention or an issue that is likely to gradually worsen as time progresses.  It is possible that you are simply brushing your teeth too hard.  However, there is also the potential for the bleeding to result from ongoing gum disease.  Our dentist will closely examine your bleeding gums to determine the underlying cause. 

Periodontal therapy combats gingivitis, ensuring it doesn’t worsen to the point that severe gum disease sets in.  The dentist will consider both non-surgical and surgical treatment methods to address the bleeding before it worsens to the point of debilitating pain.  However, a simple antibacterial mouthwash might suffice.  In other instances, deep cleanings in the form of scaling and root planing are necessary to delve into the gum line pockets to thwart plaque and tartar that have accumulated below, ultimately halting the damage and putting a stop to the bleeding.