Can bleeding gums stain teeth

Susan Goode Estep, DMD answers: Can bleeding gums cause teeth stain?

After I floss my teeth, sometimes I bleed and it gets onto my teeth. Can blood stain my teeth?


Susan Goode Estep, DMD
3 months ago
By Susan Goode Estep, DMD - Atlanta Cosmetic dentist

First, your gums should not bleed when you floss. This is a sign of a chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, may lead to permanent damage to your gums, bones and teeth. The blood could result in surface stains of your teeth and it could result in stain around leaky fillings or crowns.

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