Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding

Kate Sahafi, DDS 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?


Kate Sahafi, DDS
3 months ago

Bleeding of gum tissue does not cause any discoloration, but if your tooth is traumatized and internal bleeding occurs, that can definitely discolor your tooth permanently.

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