Blood on your floss is not normal—it is inflammation. Gingivitis affects only the soft tissue and can improve when plaque is removed consistently above and below the gumline.
Your two-week reset
- Professional cleaning to remove tartar
- Twice-daily brushing along the gumline
- Daily interdental cleaning
- Antimicrobial rinse if we recommend one
When it is no longer “just gingivitis”
Pocket depths above normal or bone loss on X-rays signal periodontitis, which requires ongoing maintenance—not a single cleaning. Addressing early signs saves teeth and money long term.
Related care at our Houston office: Gum disease treatment.