“Why are my son's gums bleeding after a dental cleaning?”
My 11 year old son has bleeding gums after a dental cleaning, Why are my son's gums bleeding after a dental cleaning?
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DentistDentist
The 'gums" can be bleeding after a cleaning due to pre-cleaning conditions of the teeth and gum tissue. Removal of deposits below the gum tissue can cause bleeding. Unhealthy gums before cleaning will result in more bleeding during and after the cleaning but is a reflection of the health of the gum tissues.
They should not. That could be a sign of a more serious problem. Please visit back to your dentist for re-evaluation. Good luck.
Dr. Cyril Tahtadjian
Dr. Cyril Tahtadjian
Your son may have gingivitis which is inflammation due to plaque constantly seating around teeth and gums. Gums also can bleed for various reasons, but mostly if patient is non-compliant with propper oral hygiene at home - regular brushing and flossing. Underlying general health conditions may cause the bleeding after dental cleaning as well. Usually, bleeding gums after dental cleaning is not a problem, often even expected if patient has gingivitis or periodontitis.
My opinion is someone was too rough in cleaning his teeth. 11 year old should not have bloody gums after cleanings.
In the presence of excess bacterial plaque from infrequent thorough daily brushing and flossing the gums becomes infected; resulting inflamation
of the gums called gingivitis tends to bleed during and after professional instrumentation/cleaning and heals within 14 days.
of the gums called gingivitis tends to bleed during and after professional instrumentation/cleaning and heals within 14 days.
If your son has tartar buildup (particularly the lower front teeth) over 6 months or so, that material needs to be scaled (or scraped) off and it is often below the gum line. This will cause bleeding after a cleaning. You can google “dental tartar” and get more information on this substance. It is NOT plaque. That is different.
Hello,
The most likely cause of bleeding during or immediately after a cleaning is gum tissue which is inflamed due to plaque and hard build up like calculus left daily on the tissue. As the hygienist removes the irritants the gums bleed. Daily careful brushing and flossing can result in little or no bleeding during professional cleaning.
The most likely cause of bleeding during or immediately after a cleaning is gum tissue which is inflamed due to plaque and hard build up like calculus left daily on the tissue. As the hygienist removes the irritants the gums bleed. Daily careful brushing and flossing can result in little or no bleeding during professional cleaning.
His gums were inflamed from inadequate oral hygiene at home.....he needs to brush along and between the teeth and the gums.....inflammation is the body's defense to bacteria and blood vessels bringing the defenders are engorged and bleed easier until the gums are in better condition (sort of like exercising).
He probably has gingivitis. This is an inflammation of his gums due to fair or poor oral hygiene. The hygienist removed the plaque and tarter from his teeth which probably initiated some bleeding. With good Oral hygiene it will not bleed. He needs to brush and floss twice a day properly for his gums to get healthy. Gingivitis is reversible with good oral hygiene. Thanks.
Dr. Price
Dr. Price