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Yes, I brush and dental floss all the time and had my teeth clean about a month ago. To night I went out to dinner and had shrimp and after dinner my upper roof of my month just started a Bleeding an that was about 1 and 1/2 hours ago and it still is bleeding. What is causing this?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleeding on the roof of mouth. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bleeding diathesis , carcinoma , dental caries , dentures , idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura , stomatitis or tonsillar abscess . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically or may order OPG to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis along with treatment of infection if it is there . Doctor may also refer you to to oral pathologist in case of any carcinoma or may refer you to ENT specialist in case of tonsil problem . For now maintain proper oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bleeding On The Roof Of Mouth?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleeding on the roof of mouth. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bleeding diathesis , carcinoma , dental caries , dentures , idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura , stomatitis or tonsillar abscess . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically or may order OPG to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis along with treatment of infection if it is there . Doctor may also refer you to to oral pathologist in case of any carcinoma or may refer you to ENT specialist in case of tonsil problem . For now maintain proper oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari