Poor Oral Hygiene Habits?

Do you brush once in a while? Do you mean to floss but never really get around to it? This can lead to a multitude of problems for your smile, including bleeding gums, Gingivitis, periodontal disease, missing or broken teeth. Here are 4 habits you may have that cause bleeding gums and impact your smile,

•      inadequate oral hygiene-people don’t brush and floss daily

•      research shows that healthy gums can become diseased gums within 24 to 36 hours of not brushing and caring for oral tissues properly

•      plaque on teeth and gum line, see red, swollen, bleeding gums

•      traumatize the gums with a hard bristle toothbrush would cause the gums to swell and bleed. Be gentle to the gums!

Final Note:  Dr. Lee does not recommend cosmetic dentistry for patients who have bleeding gums. Gum tissues have to be healthy prior to any dental treatment.  Bleeding gums can cause problem when a tooth is restored with a tooth-colored filling (bonding) or a tooth-color crown restoration (porcelain crown or porcelain veneer). Bleeding gums can leak into the tooth-colored filling or cement of the tooth-colored crown and cause discoloration.  Filling or crown restoration would have to be replaced or re-do.

If you have experienced bleeding gums or other periodontal problems, please call Dr. Anna Lee for a consultation at 626-335-5114 or email at drannalee1@gmail.com