I Have Bleeding Gums

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Bleeding Gums Types

Bleeding Gums can be either

  • Local – only few teeth involved
  • Generalized – almost more than half the mouth is involved

Following are the reasons for bleeding gums

  • Plaque induced
  • Systemic

Bleeding Gums Treatment

Dental Plaque Calculus Bleeding gums
Plaque removal dental treatment in dentist office.

The treatment for bleeding gums include the following.

Scaling And Root Planing

Scaling and root planing removes deep calculus in the gingiva. The appointment for scaling and root planning involves administering local anesthesia. Cleaning of gingiva with curettes and scalers follows the anesthesia. Finally, the teeth are polished. read more

Periodontal Maintenance

After scaling and root planing, every 3-4 months Periodontal Maintenance is necessary. read more

Full Mouth Debridement

Full Mouth Debridement is required in cases where the diagnosis of teeth is not possible until gross calculus is removed. read more