Are your gums supposed to bleed after a dental teeth cleaning?

Question

Like the next day or so??

Answer 1

No they should not unless you have a gum disease like gingivitis. You may want to contact your dentist.

Answer 2

I suppose it depends on the amount of bleeding we are talking about here. A little blood, some ache and some swelling are pretty normal after a cleaning. Your gingivitis gets stirred up a little bit because of the cleaning. You have to persevere through it and brush and floss and rinse as normal. It will settle down in a few days.
More serious bleeding would be very unexpected. If it continues a quick follow up with the dentist would be in order to see what the problem was.

Answer 3

Most people, even with the healthiest of gums, may have a little bleeding. But not typically the next day.

If you're experiencing it from just a brushing, you may be brushing too hard or using a medium bristle brush when a soft bristle brush would be better.

If they are bleeding when you are flossing, you're either doing it too hard or have the beginning stages of periodontal disease. Just keep flossing, and that will go away. Oh and yes, to be dorky, if you ignore your teeth, they'll go away.

Answer 4

No. It most likely means you have gingivitis. That means that you do not floss daily and bacteria has built up under your gum line. Brush frequently and floss every night before bed.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

they might. that means you have one of the first stages of periodontal disease, keep on flossing and brushing and it'll go away eventually as you gums get healthier

Answer 7

If they were going to bleed, they would right away.
THEY JUST NEED to be toughened up. :) Floss and brush everyday, and dig into your gums when you do.