Bleeding Gums

What's actually behind gums that bleed when you brush or floss — and why it's rarely your technique.

Bleeding when you brush or floss is your gum tissue's inflammatory response to bacterial plaque — not a sign you're brushing too hard, in most cases. These guides walk through what's actually happening at the gumline and the specific culprit behind bleeding that a toothbrush usually gets blamed for.

Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Brush?

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