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Can Bleeding Gums Cause Teeth Stain?
asked 2 years ago by rlc92 in new york
Latest answer by Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Question viewed 1,822 times
Tags: gums, teeth, stained
After I floss my teeth, sometimes I bleed and it gets onto my teeth. Can blood stain my teeth?
5 answers to Can Bleeding Gums Cause Teeth Stain?
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Gum bleeding could mean gum disease
Bleeding on the outside of your teeth won't cause them to stain, but gums really shouldn't be bleeding when you floss. It could mean you have gum disease. If you haven't seen a dentist for awhile, it would be a good idea to get a check up (including gum exam) and cleaning.
Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Can bleeding gums stain teeth
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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Bleeding does not stain teeth
However bleeding gums are a warning sign of gum disease. You should not bleed when you floss. If you do, you should consult a periodontist as an underlying disease may be present.
Anca Bazile, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding
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.
Kate Sahafi, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist
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Blood usually does not stain teeth
Trauma to a tooth can cause a tooth to bleed internally, causing discoloration, but external exposure to blood does not usually affect the color of teeth.
