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At SoCal Dental of Agoura we can examine you and determine whether they are bleeding due to simple irritation or if there is a greater health concern. You can schedule an appointment with our office by calling <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental of Agoura at (818) 597-0100\" href=\"tel:+1-818-597-0100\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Formatted-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(818) 597-0100<\/a>. 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Self-treating can lead to additional problems because you may not be addressing the actual cause of the problem. You can schedule an appointment with our office by calling <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental of Agoura at 818-597-0100\" href=\"tel:+1-818-597-0100\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Hyphens-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">818-597-0100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Causes of Gum Disease<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list no-underline\">\n<li>Poor oral hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Plaque and tartar buildup underneath the gum tissue<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Some medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">How to Manage and Treat Gum Disease<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>There are several ways to prevent gum disease and the symptoms that arise from it. If you have already experienced symptoms of bleeding or swollen gums, following these steps will still help you. However, it is wise to visit our office for an examination so that we can make customized treatment recommendations. In the meantime, you can manage your symptoms by doing the following -<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list no-underline\">\n<li>Brush and floss regularly. Remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day and when you do, use a soft or electric toothbrush. Make sure that you are brushing food away from your gums and towards the center of your mouth. This is important to prevent plaque buildup at your gum line. Flossing should be at least once per day and you must make sure to go all the way down along the sides of your teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Use an antiseptic mouthwash. Another way to kill bacteria is to use an antiseptic mouthwash. This is an easy way to kill some of the bacteria that you have not been able to brush away and you may notice that your gums feel instantly better after using it.<\/li>\n<li>Have your teeth cleaned twice a year. At SoCal Dental of Agoura, we encourage you to visit our dental office twice per year so that we can clean your teeth, removing plaque and tartar that was left behind from your daily brushing. This is your best defense against gum disease or even some of the subtle symptoms like bleeding and swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Stop smoking. More than bad for your lungs, using tobacco products is also bad for your oral health. Not only can it lead to oral cancer but it also increases your risk for gum disease. <\/li>\n<li>Schedule a deep cleaning. If you already have gum disease we may recommend that you have a deep cleaning or root planing and scaling procedure. This allows the dentist to remove tartar and plaque that has built up underneath the gum tissue. The procedure is typically completed in two to four appointments but it works incredibly well for removing the cause of the problem. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent mute -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out center-align bg-secondary\"><!-- sContent-Yelp -->\n<p id=\"yelp-reviews-agoura-hills-ca\"><i class=\"fa fa-yelp fa-lg\"><\/i> Check out what others are saying about our oral health support services on Yelp: <a title=\"Search Yelp for Why Are My Gums Bleeding? Agoura Hills\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/socal-dental-of-agoura-agoura-hills\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TLBC text-contrast\" id=\"CLYP-Why-Are-My-Gums-Bleeding\">Why Are My Gums Bleeding? Agoura Hills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/sContent-Yelp -->\n\n<div class=\"main-service-content section-block\"><!-- sContent Background -->\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12 m12 l12\">\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Q&#038;A<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Why do my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>When you brush your teeth, the bristles will often go immediately over or next to your gums. Gum tissue is sensitive and if you are using a hard toothbrush or brushing too aggressively you can scratch and irritate them. Our suggestion is to switch to an electric or battery operated toothbrush because you can get an excellent clean without having to apply a lot of pressure. This should provide your gums with needed relief.<\/p>\n<a name=\"should-i-worry-if-my-gums-bleed\"><\/a>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Why do my gums bleed when I floss?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Very often, this is because you have not flossed in a long time. If it has been awhile, your gums may be sensitive, irritated or even bleed when you begin your flossing routine. This is perfectly acceptable. Once you begin flossing daily, your gums should no longer bleed. In the process you will be removing the plaque from in between your gums and your teeth, helping them to be in better health. At SoCal Dental of Agoura we can show you how to floss your teeth properly to help ensure that you are getting a really good clean. Call <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental of Agoura at (818) 597-0100\" href=\"tel:+1-818-597-0100\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Formatted-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(818) 597-0100<\/a> and let us know if your gums continue to bleed after a week of flossing daily.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Why are my gums swollen?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>If your gums have started to swell, there are two main causes for it. The first is that you have irritated your gums or accidentally scratched them by eating something that is particularly sharp or abrasive. The second, and most likely, is that you are suffering from an early stage of gum disease. Gingivitis typically makes your gums swell, become red and irritated. This is a warning sign that should lead you to schedule an appointment with our dental office. If you notice this early warning sign and seek treatment, a dental cleaning may be all that is necessary to treat the condition so that your gums can return to good health. Otherwise, the symptoms could become progressively worse.<\/p>\n<a name=\"gums-sensitive-to-floss\"><\/a>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Why are my gums sensitive when I eat or brush my teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>You could have gum disease. Even in the early stages, this condition can make your gums sensitive and irritated. Otherwise, you could have eaten something acidic or abrasive that is making them temporarily sensitive but this should pass within a day or so.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent Background -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out bg-secondary\"><!-- Call-out block -->\n<p>If you have further questions about your gums, call <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental of Agoura at 818-597-0100\" href=\"tel:+1-818-597-0100\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Hyphens-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">818-597-0100<\/a> and schedule an appointment with our dental office. We will be happy to answer your questions, examine you and provide you with treatment recommendations. <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/Call-out block -->\n<div class=\"faq-section section-block bg-primary\"><!-- sContent secondary -->\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">Questions Answered on This Page<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. What are the symptoms of gum disease?\" href=https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com\/agoura-hills-ca\/why-are-my-gums-bleeding\/#symptoms-of-gum-disease class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-Why-Are-My-Gums-Bleeding\">What are the symptoms of gum disease?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. 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s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Periodontal Ligament<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A periodontal ligament is a tissue that connects the tooth to the bone and is destroyed by advanced periodontal disease.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Periodontitis<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Periodontitis is a lethal gum infection that results from poor oral hygiene, damaging soft tissue and destroying the bones that support the teeth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Periodontium<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>The periodontium is the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth, gums, periodontal ligament and bone.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Root Scaling and 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