{"id":492,"date":"2019-09-25T07:38:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T06:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/?p=492"},"modified":"2019-09-23T10:40:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T09:40:48","slug":"does-your-mouth-bleed-when-you-brush-5-reasons-to-visit-our-hygienist-at-craigentinny-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/does-your-mouth-bleed-when-you-brush-5-reasons-to-visit-our-hygienist-at-craigentinny-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Does your mouth bleed when you brush? 5 reasons to visit our hygienist at Craigentinny Dental Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It seems that on almost every advert break on\ntelevision, there is at least one advertisement that mentions the seriousness\nof bleeding gums when brushing. Of course, if you do spit blood when you brush\nyour teeth, you may think it is nothing to really worry about and that it will\ngo away on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unless you brush your teeth with extreme vigour and a\nhard bristled brush, it is unlikely that you are bleeding because of how you\nbrush your teeth. If you experience minor discomfort when brushing, swelling and\nof course bleeding, you may need to visit Craigentinny\u2019s<\/strong> <\/a>dental hygienist in Edinburgh.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why hygienist visits are important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a history of gum disease, are currently\nwearing braces or have sores caused by dentures, you should be seeing a <\/a>dental\nhygienist in Edinburgh at least twice a year. Many people assume that hygienist visits are less\nimportant than dental check- ups, but our <\/a>dental hygienist in Edinburgh<\/strong> can help you in many ways that a\ngeneral dentist can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention is key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention is always better than cure and if you visit\na dental hygienist regularly, you are less likely to develop conditions like\ngum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hygienists are trained to be able to remove stubborn\nplaque, allowing relief to swollen and sore gums that may have been affected by\nit. This prevents periodontal conditions like gingivitis from occurring and\nkeeps your mouth healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Targeted care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have had gum disease in the past, you will\nprobably have been given a treatment plan by your dental hygienist to stop and\nreverse the disease. It is worth noting that when hygienists give these\ntreatment plans, they are individually tailored and take into account your age,\nthe condition of your teeth and any other medical issues you may have along\nwith medications you may be taking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who wear orthodontic braces, dentures, bridges\nor even implants are advised to visit a hygienist to help them assess the care\nthey require to keep their mouth and teeth at their healthiest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral cancer screening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you smoke? If so, you need to see a hygienist at\nleast once a year for oral cancer screening. A hygienist can identify any\nunusual areas of tissue in your mouth and also help you quit smoking in order\nto prevent oral cancer in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good old fashioned polish is a great way to boost your\nconfidence and can be performed by a hygienist. Some hygienists can perform\nminor cosmetic procedures such as whitening, so if you want to get a sparkling\nsmile, just book an appointment to see our hygienists!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduce sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one likes sensitive teeth; they hurt and prevent\nyou from eating ice cream! A hygienist can apply either a fluoride or fissure\nsealants to fill the microscopic holes in the sensitive tooth and thus block\nthe pain caused by consuming hot or cold foods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It seems that on almost every advert break on television, there is at least one advertisement that mentions the seriousness of bleeding gums when brushing. Of course, if you do spit blood when you brush your teeth, you may think it is nothing to really worry about and that it will go away on its … Continue reading Does your mouth bleed when you brush? 5 reasons to visit our hygienist at Craigentinny Dental Care<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":495,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions\/495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}