Bleeding Gums Treatment

Serving Fresno, Reedley and surrounding areas

If you have bleeding and/or swollen gums, it not only looks aesthetically displeasing, it's also a common symptom of gingivitis and advanced periodontal (gum) disease. Bleeding is a sign of infection. If your bleeding gums are not treated appropriately, a serious infection can take hold and cause a number of problems including deep periodontal pockets and even tooth loss.

Treatment for Bleeding Gums

If your gums only bleed a minimal amount when you brush or floss, a few changes to your dental hygiene routine could make all the difference. Brushing your teeth after every meal and flossing daily can help eliminate the bacteria which cause gingivitis and periodontal disease.

If changing your dental routine doesn't improve the health of your gums and they get worse, it's time to consider periodontal therapy. Periodontal therapy is a two-step treatment that includes cleansing the tooth root's surface of all tartar and bacteria and reducing deep gum pockets using a laser. This will rid your gums of infection and allow them to heal and firmly attach to your teeth again.

Health Conditions that Cause Bleeding Gums

There are many health conditions that can contribute to swollen or bleeding gums.

• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Leukemia
• Herpes
• Alcoholism
• Some cancers and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy

If you are pregnant or suffer from any of the above conditions, be sure to tell us during your initial consultation.

Contact Us today if you need treatment for bleeding gums. Our highly skilled restorative and cosmetic dentists can help you treat the condition and maintain the health of your teeth gums into the future.

We are proud to provide beautiful smiles to the residents of Fresno, Visalia, Reedley and the Central California Valley.