Dentists and physicians treat common things commonly. Most of the time the cause of a medical or dental problem, like bleeding gums, results from the most common cause, gum disease. The first step in treating bleeding gums is to remove all of the trapped food and bacteria that have stuck to the surfaces of the teeth. Regardless of what the cause is, it will be decreased with the removal of this debri. This is accomplished with scaling and root planing. The procedure is done under local anesthesia in order to allow the dental hygienist to easy enter tender gums areas to remove irritants. If your still have bleeding gums after scaling and root planing, a more extensive medical and dental approach must be explored to find the cause.

          If you have bleeding gums and would like to consult with a dentist, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.