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Suggest Treatment To Stop Gum Bleeding
my gums started bleeding around one of my teeth and i can't get it to stop. I floss regularly there is no pain and wasn't eating or anything else when it started. I tried the salt water rinse still bleeding have gauze in now but still bleeding. Any suggestions?
Sat, 24 May 2014
Hello:)Welcome to HCM.
You did not mention if you are taking any blood thinners like aspirin ,warfarin etc for general health.
Apply a local pressure to temporarily stop bleeding.Keep a sterile gauze or cotton over the tooth for 2-3 minutes and apply pressure with your finger.
Apply cold pack in the area.
I suggest you to consult your dentist to check if there is any local trauma or infection.
Also get your blood test done for bleeding,clotting times,and INR.
Regards.
You did not mention if you are taking any blood thinners like aspirin ,warfarin etc for general health.
Apply a local pressure to temporarily stop bleeding.Keep a sterile gauze or cotton over the tooth for 2-3 minutes and apply pressure with your finger.
Apply cold pack in the area.
I suggest you to consult your dentist to check if there is any local trauma or infection.
Also get your blood test done for bleeding,clotting times,and INR.
Regards.
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