16/05/2026
20 years cleaning teeth in a clinical chair, and the same five questions come up over and over. Number one, every single time: 'Is it normal that my gums bleed when I floss?' Short answer: no. Long answer: it's the most common warning sign people normalize for years. Healthy gums don't bleed when you treat them gently. If yours do, your body is asking you to listen. Not a diagnosis. Just an invitation to pay attention.
