Why i bleed when im flossing ?

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Answer 1

TO FLOSS PROPERLY DO THE FOLLOWING:
Proper Flossing

Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins.

If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask your dental hygienist about the variety of dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are available.



Wind 18" of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a 1"- 2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth.

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Keep a 1" - 2" length of floss taut between fingers. Use index fingers to guide floss between contacts of the lower teeth.

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Gently guide floss between the teeth by using a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH. Contour floss around the side of the tooth.

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Slide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss.

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--Illustrations adapted by and used courtesy of the John O. Butler Company--

Answer 2

Ok...some people are idiots above and some are telling you the real deal! If your gums are bleeding when you floss this is a sign of unhealthy gums.....You need to floss everyday 2x a day if you can.. For the first couple weeks they will continue to bleed but then after that they should be healthy. Im not gonna lie your gonna be sore. IF they continue to bleed after the couple of weeks you may need a cleaning....I suggest you keep doing it and youll be on your way to some healthy gums!!Good Luck! :->

Answer 3

When you haven't flossed for a long time & started again, your gums will bleed. It's normal but after a few flosses, it should go away. If it still continues to bleed, it could be a sign of a dental disease, such as periodontitis or gingivitis. Normally, seeing red from flossing affects sensitive teeth, but of course have your dentist perform routine tests to diagnose the problem if it persists.

Answer 4

It means you havent flossed in a while. Just keep flossing once a day, and soon your gums will stop bleeding. Hope this helps, =)

Answer 5

You're not being gentle enough and taking the floss too deep. Try a thicker floss, a waxed floss. Try one of the yarn flosses. Use mouthwash more while your mouth is healing. Be gentle.

Answer 6

you don't do it enough, so that your gums get used to it, you do it too hard, or you need to see a dentist because there is something wrong.

as an aside, try different types of floss and different types of flossing "tools"; there are several, and maybe you need a different way of flossing.

Answer 7

do you floss at least once a day? the bleeding is from your gums being irritated and should you continue to floss consistently once or twice a day it will stop.

Answer 8

It is because you do not floss enough.

Keep doing it everyday

IT will go away.

Trust me on this.

Answer 9

If this happens all the time, it is because of gingivitis or gum disease. I highly recommend seeing a dentist, because gum loss is irreversible and causes loss of tooth enamel and cavities by leaving sensitive areas of the teeth unprotected. I have gingivitis that was broght on by pregnancy, and after several years of it being untreated I can actually SEE that I have less gum area.

Answer 10

My idiot dentist tells me it's because I don't do it enough. I do it every other night, that's most then alot of people. Maybe you have really sensitive gums and should switch to a different floss. Or you could have gum disease. Ask your dentist, he'll probably just tell you what mine told me.