You stop bleeding gums by taking care of yourself! It won't happen if you do nothing. The first step is regular and daily oral home care with brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash. There is no substitute for flossing, although many mouthwash companies would lead you to believe this, it is a risky thing to fail to floss.

          If you're having a lot of problems, the first step to stop bleeding gums is to have a professional cleaning and polishing. No matter how much you brush, if you have lots of food and hardened calculus all over your teeth and underneath your gums, it won't come off. You need professional care and perhaps even scaling and root planing. After the professional care, you can develop your daily home care habits. Flossing is especially important and you can floss anywhere you like: in the car, at your desk, on the toilet, in bed, while watching TV and anywhere else you choose. Just do it!

          The new ultrasonic toothbrushes seem to really help to stop bleeding gums. They send out a microscopic tidal wave that bursts the bad bacteria apart. They literally explode. Many patients use a home prescription fluoride rinse, like PerioMed, that can be brushed into the teeth and gums at night before going to bed. It's not swallowed so it's safe.

          The dentists of the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. We offer periodontal care in our office to help you stop bleeding gums and you are welcome to join our family of patients. If you wish to visit with Dr. Padolsky, call 404-874-7428. It's your first step in insuring that you have a healthy, happy life.