Can Bleeding Gums Cause Teeth Stain?

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

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

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.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

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.

Susan Goode Estep, DMD · Answer

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.

Anca Bazile, DDS · Answer

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.

Kate Sahafi, DDS · Answer

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.

Can Bleeding Gums Cause Teeth Stain?

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Answer: Bleeding does not stain teeth

Answer: Bleeding does not stain teeth

Answer: Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding

Answer: Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding

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Can Bleeding Gums Cause Teeth Stain?

Answers (5)

Answer: Bleeding does not stain teeth

Answer: Bleeding does not stain teeth

Answer: Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding

Answer: Teeth discoloration from gum bleeding

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