“Should I seek a periodontal consultation for my bleeding gums?”
My gums have been bleeding every day for the past 5 months, just in the morning after I brush my teeth. Should I go to a periodontist for this? What should I do?
15 Answers
If your goal is to keep your teeth then yes, you should visit a dentist. In fact the standard of care is 2 dental cleanings a year, provided you don't have periodontal disease. If you have periodontal disease your visits are going to be more frequent like 3 or 4 times as year.
Healthy gums do not bleed, you should use gentle pressure using a soft tooth brush. You should also be brushing 2x a day for 2 minutes and flossing daily.
Healthy gums do not bleed, you should use gentle pressure using a soft tooth brush. You should also be brushing 2x a day for 2 minutes and flossing daily.
Yes, normal healthy gums do not bleed easily. Bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis or periodontitis and should be addressed quickly to avoid further progression of disease. Untreated gum disease results in painful, bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, and eventual loosening of teeth.
You should visit your dentist if your gums are bleeding. Not necessarily a periodontist, but a dentist to get them checked out.
Yes, it could be most likely a local cause, but a professional look over to rule out other underlying issues is worth it
By all means consult a periodontist about bleeding gums. Such bleeding is not normal and indicates periodontal disease.
I would start by seeing your general dentist. They could do an evaluation and dental cleaning. They will give you a referral to a periodontist, if needed.
The short simple answer is to see ANY dentist for an evaluation. Chances are that you are inflamed and in need of a professional dental maintenance treatment. But there are other reasons for bleeding gums, which are too diverse to discuss in a simple response like this. In any event, depending upon the diagnosis will determine IF a periodontist or other dental specialist is necessary for consultation. So seek out a dentist to evaluate your situation and “get the ball rolling”!!
Yes, bleeding gums are not a healthy condition. You should seek the opinion of a periodontist.
Start with a checkup and dental cleaning with your general dentist. You should be advised from there if you need to see a periodontist. Gingivitis could be causing the bleeding and could clear up with a dental cleaning.
You should see a dentist or a periodontist. Bleeding is a sign of disease.
Yes, you should.
Ruth Parkin-Edwin, DMD, MS
Ruth Parkin-Edwin, DMD, MS
Yes, you should see a periodontist or general dentist to have your gums evaluated. Usually, the gums bleed after brushing because of inflammation. Plaque, tartar, and food debris all cause inflammation. You may need some periodontal treatment to improve your gingival health. Meanwhile, you can still brush and floss your teeth. Good luck!
Yes, bleeding gums can signify periodontal disease, which is localized to the mouth, or it can signify a systemic disorder. Your periodontist will examine you clinically with X-rays and POSSIBLY send you for a blood test.
To start, you should visit a general dentist for a comprehensive initial evaluation.
Joseph J. Lee, DDS
Joseph J. Lee, DDS
Any dentist or periodontist can diagnose the cause of the bleeding and advise the appropriate treatment. Bleeding is a sign of gum tissue infection
