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What Causes Bleeding From The Gums?

For the second time in the last 6 months, the area behind my top front teeth, what I know now to be incisive papilla, will spontaneously bleed a considerable amount, and be very difficult to stop. Is there an equivalent to styptic material I can use on the roof of my mouth?
Thu, 6 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Bleeding from Incisive Papilla can be due to inflammation that can be due to causes like infection, injury while it can also be due to poking continuously with the tongue or tongue thrusting can also be a cause..

So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that the exact cause of the bleeding can be ruled out..

There can be certain hemostatic agents that can help but can be used only once cause is ruled out..
For now you can used a sterile gauze and apply pressure over the bleeding area..
You can do cool compresses on that area..
Take a soft diet and avoid hard and spicy foods..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Bleeding From The Gums?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Bleeding from Incisive Papilla can be due to inflammation that can be due to causes like infection, injury while it can also be due to poking continuously with the tongue or tongue thrusting can also be a cause.. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that the exact cause of the bleeding can be ruled out.. There can be certain hemostatic agents that can help but can be used only once cause is ruled out.. For now you can used a sterile gauze and apply pressure over the bleeding area.. You can do cool compresses on that area.. Take a soft diet and avoid hard and spicy foods.. Hope this helps.. Regards..