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Why Does My Mouth Taste Like Blood?
Question: sometimes I get a taste of blood in my mouth and if I move my tonge to the roof of my mouth I can spit blood. This occurs now and again. Would it help if I rinced my mouth with salt and water and what is the cause? My teeth bleed sometimes after brushing them. Would a sift toothbrush help?
Brief Answer:
You may be having gingivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From your history , it looks like you may be having an infection/swelling of the gums , which can cause bleeding gums and mouth.
I would like you to meet your dentist , who will examine you and start you on appropriate medications for the infection.Meanwhile warm salt water gargles/mouth rinses will definitely help and i would encourage you to do it regularly. It would also be helpful if you avoid spicy and sugary foods and maintain good oral hygiene.Using a soft toothbrush will help and i would like you to use one.
Another reason may be due to deficiency of vitamin C in your body and i would like you to start on vitamin C supplements.
Please meet your dentist , he will be in the best position to help you!
Take care!
You may be having gingivitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
From your history , it looks like you may be having an infection/swelling of the gums , which can cause bleeding gums and mouth.
I would like you to meet your dentist , who will examine you and start you on appropriate medications for the infection.Meanwhile warm salt water gargles/mouth rinses will definitely help and i would encourage you to do it regularly. It would also be helpful if you avoid spicy and sugary foods and maintain good oral hygiene.Using a soft toothbrush will help and i would like you to use one.
Another reason may be due to deficiency of vitamin C in your body and i would like you to start on vitamin C supplements.
Please meet your dentist , he will be in the best position to help you!
Take care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I already take Vitamin C tablets, 1 a day, from the local supermarket.
Thanks for your reply
The vitamin C may not be strong enough. I will take 2 per day instead. Do you think this will be OK?
Thanks again
XXXX
Thanks for your reply
The vitamin C may not be strong enough. I will take 2 per day instead. Do you think this will be OK?
Thanks again
XXXX
Brief Answer:
One tablet is enough!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
One tablet should be sufficient and will do , you dont have to take 2 tablets for now.
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and excess is just excreted out in the urine, one tablet is a good dose and i suggest you continue the same.
Please meet your dentist , he will guide you further.
Take care
One tablet is enough!
Detailed Answer:
Hello
One tablet should be sufficient and will do , you dont have to take 2 tablets for now.
Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and excess is just excreted out in the urine, one tablet is a good dose and i suggest you continue the same.
Please meet your dentist , he will guide you further.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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