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Certain medicines also increase the likelihood that your gums will bleed. Some over-the-counter pain relievers, like aspirin, thin the blood and can therefore increase bleeding. It's also possible for a prescription medication to cause gum bleeding. If that is the case, your doctor might prescribe a different dose or a different medication altogether.
Flossing should not cause healthy gums to bleed, as floss is quite gentle and gums can withstand it on a daily basis. In most cases, even if the gums are bleeding, flossing should be continued as it helps remove plaque and bacteria from the gums. Typically, the more you floss, the less your gums will bleed.