Why do the gums bleeding around my veneers?

There can be several reasons why it is happening:

1. Poor fit between the new veneers and the teeth it covers. For a great outcome the veneers need to snugly fit the teeth. Any gap will allow food and bacteria deposit in hard to reach places leading to gum inflammation and decay in the tooth.
2. Violation of the biologic width , if the veneer is pushed into the gum tissue, the will develop a gum inflammation.
3. The veneers are held to the teeth with a glue. If glue residues were  left behind during the veneer placement, they can irritate the gum tissue and cause gum recession.
4. If before the veneers were placed, there was an underlying gum disease that was not treated, this could lead to bleeding and discomfort.
5. Brushing or Flossing around the veneer with a hard tooth brush, abrasive tooth paste or much force can cause mechanical trauma to the gum.

If you suffer from bleeding gums around veneers, it is not normal and it requires an examination to determine what is the reason for it and treatment to stop it. Left untreated the condition can lead to bone loss and decay in the teeth or loss of the veneers. If you would like to protect your veneers and gum condition, please ask Dr. Kaufman or schedule an appointment for a consultation.