Imagine you are washing your hands, and suddenly they start to bleed. You would probably panic and call a doctor immediately, right? Yet, when many people see blood in the sink after brushing their teeth, they rinse it away and ignore it. We often hear patients say, "My gums always bleed when I floss, so I stopped flossing." In reality, bleeding gums are one of the most reliable warning signals your body gives you. It is your body’s way of waving a red flag that something in