The Scary Truth About PlaqueBleeding gums? Your brushing and flossing technique may be the trick. 
THE SCARY TRUTH ABOUT PLAQUE
You brush every day… so why are your gums still bleeding?
Plaque isn’t just leftover food — it’s a sticky biofilm filled with bacteria that forms on your teeth and along the gumline. When it isn’t thoroughly removed, your gums can become red, puffy and more likely to bleed.
“BUT I DON’T BLEED WHEN I FLOSS AT HOME!”
We hear this all the time — along with, “I flossed too hard, that’s why it bled!”
While aggressive flossing can irritate your gums, bleeding with gentle brushing or flossing is often a sign of inflammation. And if you don’t see blood at home but we do during your cleaning, we may simply be reaching areas that aren’t being thoroughly cleaned at home.
Don’t avoid a spot because it bleeds. Give it some extra attention with gentle, consistent cleaning. As your gums become healthier, the bleeding should decrease.
ARE YOU WATER FLOSSING CORRECTLY?
A Waterpik can help clean those hard-to-reach areas — but technique matters!
Watch: How to Properly Use Your Waterpik
ARE YOU BRUSHING CORRECTLY?
With an electric toothbrush, you don’t need to scrub! Slowly guide it tooth-by-tooth, focus along the gumline and let the brush do the work.
Watch: How to Properly Use an Electric Toothbrush
THE TRICK TO YOUR TREATS
This Halloween, you can enjoy the candy! 
The trick is not letting sugar and plaque hang around afterward.
Enjoy your treats, then show your teeth some love with proper brushing and cleaning between your teeth.
Because the candy isn’t nearly as spooky as the plaque you leave behind. 
