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6 Reasons Why You Have Bleeding Gums When You Brush Your Teeth

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The appearance of blood on your toothbrush bristles, or in your sink after a thorough cleaning, is not something that you should ignore. According to Dr. Peter Doig, a Dauphin, Manitoba-based dentist and president of the Canadian Dental Association, occasional oral bleeding can occur if coarse foods scratch your gums, but if blood regularly shows up on your toothbrush or dental floss, a more serious situation may be to blame. Here are six reasons behind bleeding gums and how you can put a stop to it.

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Original Article Source Credits:   TheHealthy , https://www.thehealthy.com/

Article Written By:  Jackie Middleton

Original Article Posted on:   May. 28, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.thehealthy.com/dental/bleeding-gums-causes/

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