Myth #1 Don’t Brush If Your Teeth Are Bleeding
It seems counter-intuitive to brush teeth if the gums are bleeding. After all, they will bleed even more if brushed! Blood in the gums means that plaque has built up around the teeth. The plaque hardens into a calcified material that irritates gum tissue and can cause bleeding. First line of defense Floss between the teeth, below the gums and along the gum line to remove as much...