Question 1

pt.f/68 with bleeding gum after dental cleaning. it's been bleeding for 17hours. she's on plavix,monopril (fosinopril) anddigoxin.

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums: Plavix (clopidogrel) will increase the chance of bleeding following surgical procedures and deep cleanings. Since we cannot know her full medical and dental history as well as periodontal condition (bone loss, pocketing, etc) we can't really comment beyond that. She should notify the dentist who actually treated her for advice.

Question 2

why do my gums get irritated easily? i brush 2x a day, floss at night, no bleeding, have no plaque or recession bcs of regular dental cleaning, they still get irritated around the gum line, esp after flossing. am i doing it wrong? brushing too hard?

Accepted Answer

: The best person to answer this question is your dentist who can ado a thorough evaluation of your gums. If you are not confident in your Dentist please see another for a second opinion.

Question 3

dental deep cleaning done in us with bleeding gums. hygienist did wore gloves and barrier during procedure . after procedure was done she removed gloves and used paper tissue to hold my used plastic cup to refill mouthwash.any risk for hiv/hep?

Accepted Answer

Not a concern: The hygienist had clean hands, probably the gloves were much dirtier after she was done cleaning your teeth and having them in your mouth. The towel was clean as well. No risk in my opinion. Stay safe.

Question 4

today i had deep cleaning done at dental office in us. lot of bleeding gums. after cleaning i asked hygienist to give me more mouthwash to rinse. she used paper tissue to hold my cup no gloves to pour more mouthwash in cup.  any risk for hiv/hep?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums: Indicates Periodontal (gum) disease. Ask to see a specialist Periodontist. Hygienist should have been gloved and gowned. Risk of infection to you infantessimably small. Risk of you infecting the person not wearing barriers is marginally higher.

Question 5

dental deep cleaning done in us. lot of bleeding gums. hygienist did wore gloves and barrier during procedure . after procedure was done she removed gloves and used paper tissue to hold my used plastic cup to refill mouthwash.any risk for hiv/hep?

Accepted Answer

HIV/HEP Fears: The scenario you described would not result in any infection to you. In fact, the hygienist would be more concerned about puncturing her gloves or skin with a contaminated sharp instrument covered in your blood. If she held your cup with her bloody gloves you would not want to touch it. Dental offices have been following universal precautions for decades.

Question 6

i had unprotected oral sex with escort.when i brush my teeth i have bleeding gums.am i at the risk of hiv?i went to doctor and explain to him he told me the answer is no.even the escort told she is clean and go for regular check ups.help?!!

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: No worries unless a person has really bad luck. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said in 1933, "... let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." Medicine, like everyday life, is full of uncertainties because even the rarest events "can" happen. The real question is, how "likely" is something to happen? People who don't have HIV cannot transmit their HIV.

Question 7

i had unprotected oral sex and i hv bleeding gums,after the sex washed my mouth and brushed my teeth found blood in water.worried of contacting hiv.i jus chkwith the escort she is clean.when enter singapore she have sumbit her results.i need help????

Accepted Answer

: See a Dr. in person. They can order the HIV tests and can prescribe you medications that will treat any HIV that may be present in the bloodstream.

Question 8

i got a dental cleaning nearly 3 weeks ago. with proper home care added,  my lower gums no longer bleed. when can i expect my top gums to stop as well?

Accepted Answer

See below: Speak to your dentist in reference to your concerns. Did the dentist recommend more frequent hygiene visits or scaling and root planing? Follow through with all recommendations and stringent home care.

Question 9

facial pain after dental work and gum bleeding ?

Accepted Answer

Dental work: Please call your dentist and tell him/her.  He/she will help you or refer you to your own doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

hi dr.. i have a dental issue which dates years back from an early age, bleeding gums, yes. i turn to bleed each morning and lately part of my gums start to hurt. been switching tooth pastes for years and havent found any that helps.

please advise?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your dentist: This would be a question for your dentist. He/she knows your teeth and gums from regular checkups and can advise on specific types of toothpaste. They can also advise on the cause of the bleeding/ gum pain. If you are taking blood thinners, talk to your prescribing doctor about the gum bleeding.

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Pt.f/68 with bleeding gum after dental cleaning. it's been bleeding for 17hours. she's on plavix,monopril (fosinopril) anddigoxin.

A member asked:

Why do my gums get irritated easily? i brush 2x a day, floss at night, no bleeding, have no plaque or recession bcs of regular dental cleaning, they still get irritated around the gum line, esp after flossing. am i doing it wrong? brushing too hard?

A member asked:

Dental deep cleaning done in us with bleeding gums. hygienist did wore gloves and barrier during procedure . after procedure was done she removed gloves and used paper tissue to hold my used plastic cup to refill mouthwash.any risk for hiv/hep?

A member asked:

Today i had deep cleaning done at dental office in us. lot of bleeding gums. after cleaning i asked hygienist to give me more mouthwash to rinse. she used paper tissue to hold my cup no gloves to pour more mouthwash in cup. any risk for hiv/hep?

A member asked:

Dental deep cleaning done in us. lot of bleeding gums. hygienist did wore gloves and barrier during procedure . after procedure was done she removed gloves and used paper tissue to hold my used plastic cup to refill mouthwash.any risk for hiv/hep?

A member asked:

I had unprotected oral sex with escort.when i brush my teeth i have bleeding gums.am i at the risk of hiv?i went to doctor and explain to him he told me the answer is no.even the escort told she is clean and go for regular check ups.help?!!

A member asked:

I had unprotected oral sex and i hv bleeding gums,after the sex washed my mouth and brushed my teeth found blood in water.worried of contacting hiv.i jus chkwith the escort she is clean.when enter singapore she have sumbit her results.i need help????

A member asked:

I got a dental cleaning nearly 3 weeks ago. with proper home care added, my lower gums no longer bleed. when can i expect my top gums to stop as well?

A member asked:

Facial pain after dental work and gum bleeding ?

A member asked:

Hi dr.. i have a dental issue which dates years back from an early age, bleeding gums, yes. i turn to bleed each morning and lately part of my gums start to hurt. been switching tooth pastes for years and havent found any that helps. please advise?

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