Bleeding Gums

Seeing your gums bleeding can be unsettling. Sometimes the bleeding is even accompanied by pain that is sharp and annoying. The Placerville Dental Group is here 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to help you determine why your gums are bleeding and how best to treat them.

Recommended Care for Bleeding Gums

Here is what we recommend to temporarily reduce the blood flow, inflammation, and pain in your gum area. These are not solutions for the problem, but they do help ease any discomfort until you can receive treatment.

  • Utilize a Moist Cloth: Press a clean, moist cloth against the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes to halt the bleeding.
  • Saltwater Rinse: Salt acts as an effective disinfectant. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and gently rinse your mouth to cleanse the wound and minimize swelling.
  • Cold Compress Application: Place a cold compress on the face outside the bleeding gum site. The coolness helps narrow blood vessels, easing pain and reducing swelling.
  • Get Help: Contact a dental professional.

Persistently bleeding gums generally indicate a severe gum infection called periodontitis. Left untreated, tooth loss is almost always the eventual result of bleeding gums.

Help in Placerville for Bleeding Gums

If your gums bleed frequently or constantly, you need to consult a dentist as soon as possible. Contact our office immediately at (530) 444-5322 so that we can assess your condition and then advise you when to come in for further dental care. Our goal is to help you recover your dental health as soon as possible!

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