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Had a blast in Fort Worth, Texas at the 2026 American Dental Hygienists’ Association Convention!! American Dental Hygienists' Association

I try to emphasize this. Bleeding is your body’s way of telling you there is a problem in that area. If you were bleeding anywhere else on your body you’d pay attention and address it. You should floss consistently until you no longer bleed and then keep going to maintain health. 😁

Comment TOOTH if your gums bleed every time you get a cleaning! Your hygienist is not poking your gums for fun, I promise. That little space between your teeth and gums is where bacteria loves to hide. If it’s not being cleaned well at home, it can get irritated, inflamed, and full of buildup. So when your hygienist cleans that area, it may bleed or feel uncomfortable because the gums are already angry. That’s also how people end up needing a deep cleaning. Angle your toothbrush toward your gumline, floss under the gums, and if it’s been a while since your last cleaning, come let us help you get back on track. Wylie Dentistry Co. 📍307 N. Jackson Ave. Wylie, Texas #WylieDentistry #WylieTXDentist #GumHealth #DentalCleaning #HealthyGums

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