My eight year old daughters teeth have suddenly started to bleed during flossing and brushing.  My husband or I have always flossed her teeth (nightly) since she has had them.  At her dentists suggestion we started letting her brush them in the am about 8 months ago.  But we still floss and brush them for her in pm.  Her teeth are very crowded together and has lost her first 6 teeth in the last year (one adult tooth never emerged)  Her gums seem red and it looks like teeth are erupting all over- but it is so sudden. Our dentist said to let them come in at there own pace and keep her regular appt.- Would you suggest we seek a second opinion?  She has not seen her dentist in 5 months and has an appt scheduled in 4 weeks.
Welcome to Chat Doctor I would like to tell you that your child is in mixed dentition stage & crowding can be due to that reason. Regarding this you should wait for some time & if it does not resolve then consult orthodontist. Your daughter is having gingivitis & its symptoms are bleeding gums & foul smell from mouth. Ask her to use soft bristles tooth brush. Along with that give her chlorhexidine mouthwash for maintaining good oral hygiene. Once she needs to go for oral prophylaxis. Maintain proper oral hygiene & consult your dentist. Take Disregards Chat Doctor.