# Floss Bleed Notes
> A little blood often shows up when you restart flossing, but persistent bleeding deserves a dentist. Here is how to tell the difference.

## Guides
- [Why Gums Bleed When You Floss](https://bleeding-gums-when-flossing.dygawyje.workers.dev/why-gums-bleed-flossing/): The most common reason why gums bleed flossing is irritated gum tissue, often where plaque has built up along the gumline, or where the floss has been used too.
- [Keep Flossing Gently](https://bleeding-gums-when-flossing.dygawyje.workers.dev/keep-flossing-gently/): The advice to keep flossing gently holds even when you see a little blood: slow, light movements clean the sides of each tooth without bruising the gum.
- [Bleeding That Lasts Beyond Two Weeks](https://bleeding-gums-when-flossing.dygawyje.workers.dev/bleeding-lasting-two-weeks/): When bleeding lasting two weeks continues despite gentle, daily cleaning, it is time to see a dentist, because the cause may need to be looked at in person.
- [Irritation From Rough Technique](https://bleeding-gums-when-flossing.dygawyje.workers.dev/soft-tissue-irritation-floss/): Snapping floss down, sawing it back and forth, or pulling it hard against the gum can bruise and nick the soft tissue between your teeth.
- [Telling Your Dentist About Bleeding](https://bleeding-gums-when-flossing.dygawyje.workers.dev/tell-dentist-about-bleeding/): When you tell your dentist about bleeding, give specifics: where it happens, how often, how long it has lasted and what you have already changed.

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