Bleeding Gums Are Not Normal: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Close-up of upper front teeth with visible blood along the gumline between several teeth.

A surprising number of people see blood in the sink after brushing or flossing and dismiss it as no big deal. Maybe they brushed too hard. Maybe their gums are just sensitive. Maybe it will go away on its own. The reality is that healthy gums generally do not bleed. Bleeding gums are often one […]