The Oral Health Resource by Mark Burhenne DDS

Q:Starting from a couple of days ago, I’ve been trying to use an electric toothbrush (not the expensive kind) and my teeth and gums started bleeding, one area in particular. Is it normal for the rotations of the toothbrush to cause bleeding around the teeth or gums?

Thanks!

- Winona L.

A:Sorry to hear that your gums are bleeding, but I’m glad that you noticed this. In general, bleeding gums are an indicator for gum disease. You might hear your dentist call this “bleeding upon provocation.” In other words, gums should not bleed when you push on them, floss, or brush them. I tell my patients to brush and floss more if their gums are bleeding – not less. [Click to continue]

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