When you brush your teeth and find that your gums are bleeding, it’s time to book an appointment with your family dentist in NYC. Bleeding gums aren’t always serious, but they can indicate deeper dental issues that require treatment. Maintain your best smile by insisting on detailed care with your family dentist.

Here’s what bleeding gums could indicate, and why you should always present your symptoms during a visit to Dental Implant Center NYC.

What Causes Bleeding Gums?

Although not always the case, the most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. In its early stages, gum disease is known as gingivitis. Some mild swelling, irritation, and redness are common at this point. When the disease progresses, it can cause serious complications that leave you without your best smile. Bleeding is an indication that gum disease has progressed to periodontitis.

If left untreated, the more advanced stages of gum disease can lead to complications including dental abscesses and tooth loss.

Gum disease is a result of poor oral hygiene, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s something you can prevent alone. Even with strict at-home hygiene, you could still develop gum disease without regular in-office cleaning and dental examinations with your family dentist. Dental Implant Center NYC can provide effective treatment for dental concerns ranging from the earliest to most advanced stages.

Gum disease might be the cause of bleeding gums in most cases, but the problem could also be caused by improper brushing techniques, using a toothbrush that’s too hard, or trauma caused by hard food like candy, seeds, and nuts.

In rarer scenarios, bleeding gums may be caused by oral cancer, stress, and teeth grinding.

In any case, bleeding gums aren’t normal, so you should always book an appointment with your family dentist to learn the underlying cause in case treatment is necessary.

Visit Your Family Dentist if Your Gums are Swollen and Sore

Even without bleeding, if your gums are swollen and sore, you should still book an examination with your family dentist in NYC. These issues could indicate the early stages of gum disease and you should seek treatment before the problem worsens.

Gum disease is treated with in-office cleaning and scaling/root planing in more advanced cases. Root planing cleans your teeth below the gum line to remove plaque and tartar. When the condition leads to abscesses and tooth decay, these can be treated in the dental office. Even if a tooth or teeth are compromised beyond treatment, options like dental implants, fillings, crowns, and other restorative options are available to give you back your best smile and your dental health.

Dental Implant Center NYC is fully equipped to treat any of your dental concerns. Dr. Spiro Condos provides compassionate care with attention to detail to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes.

Get a Complete Smile Makeover in NYC

If you are experiencing bleeding gums, gum pain, and tooth pain, you can get treatment with a complete smile makeover in NYC.

Focused on both aesthetics and functionality, a smile makeover in NYC can be customized to your needs. Your smile makeover in NYC could include cosmetic treatments like tooth whitening and the placement of veneers. On the functional side, Dr. Condos can treat issues leading to bleeding gums, ensuring that your mouth is healthy and ready to provide a lifetime of pain-free smiling, speaking, biting, and chewing.

Every smile makeover in NYC is customized based on detailed consultation. Dr. Condos will take the time to talk with you and understand your dental concerns. You can have a smile that brings you confidence, while also protecting your teeth and gums for years to come. Bleeding gums aren’t always serious but when they are related to gum disease, it’s a good time to take the opportunity and have a complete dental examination and smile makeover in NYC.

Your best smile is just a phone call away. You can book your consultation at Dental Implant Center NYC today.

How to Stop Bleeding Gums at Home

To stop bleeding gums as you prepare to visit the dentist, try a room-temperature salt gargle to rinse your mouth out. You can brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush if there’s minimal pain. Even if your gums stop bleeding, you will still need to schedule an appointment to visit your dentist at Dental Implant Center NYC. We can provide emergency scheduling for severe cases.

Get Your Best Smile at Dental Implant Center NYC

Your best smile awaits with your treatment at Dental Implant Center NYC. Dr. Condos has extensive experience both as a practitioner and as an educator to dental students and working professionals. Book your consultation today and get detailed care to treat the underlying causes of bleeding gums.