Question 1

my gums are sore also the tip of my tongue and the gums appear to be  red.. there is no bleeding when i brush my teeth and no ulcers or cold sore. ?

Accepted Answer

Red sore gums: Red and sore gums maybe a sign of inflammation and infection, especially if they tend to bleed. See your dentist.

Question 2

i brushed my two year olds tongue and it started bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Tongues bleed but...: Tongues heal quickly and heal well. That's because tongues have good blood flow. Probably best to skip the tongue-brushing with little kids. No worries.

Question 3

what causes bleeding tongue each and  everytime i brush.theres a sore on my tongue now.please help!

Accepted Answer

Get checked soon: You should not have a bleeding sore on your tongue.  While it could be as simple as you having bit the tongue or a canker sore, there are some more serious conditions that would be better treated sooner than later.  In the past we used to worry about tongue cancer in older male drinkers/smokers, there is a hpv-related type that also affects otherwise young healthy people.  Good luck.

Question 4

i'm bleeding from under my tongue is been bleeding for awhile is just a little and i notice it more when i brush my teeth. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding is not normal and a sign of some problem. Most likely it&#x27;s from periodontal (gum) disease although it could be a host of other things. You will need to see a dentist who can determine exactly what it is and what treatment is necessary.

Question 5

i think my bf has thrush he has a thick white coating on tongue and when he tries to brush it off he has patches of red and a little bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It would be unusual for a healthy young male to have lingual thrush. I suspect that the white coating is not a yeast infection and is not pathological. White patches are often seen on the throat surface with oral yeast infections. Have him examined by an otolaryngologist if concerns continue.

Question 6

flesh colored bumps  side of tongue,  & on tongue near back of throat mostly painless, small bleeding after brushing tongue. 1 week. no lip sores.

Accepted Answer

Probably a virus: It is normal for all of us to get inflamed "papillae" (taste buds) from time to time and these act like this.  It's probably a minor infection, don't intentionally brush them to make them bleed and try not to bother them, they will probably heal up and go away.

Question 7

have mucus like substance on tongue . but when brushing and coughing up mucus from being sick it all goes away . see a brown/black spot trying too develop on side of tongue very concerned of mouth / oral cancer . i have no bleeding , pain or anything just

Accepted Answer

Oral lesion &amp; mucus: It's not likely that you have an oral cancer at the age of 18. However, it is always wise to have new oral lesions checked out by a dentist or oral surgeon. The tongue mucus could be from lots of places....The sinuses? The throat? The chest? Or is it a substance from your mouth (just saliva)? You should be seen by your primary care provider and your dentist. But oral cancer is very UNLIKELY.

Question 8

teath bleeding while brushing or cleaning mouth with water?

Accepted Answer

Platelet problem?: Need to see your doc and have a complete blood count to look at platelets and red cell counts.  Might also be worthwhile to look at liver function. Do not take any Aspirin or non steroidal in the interim.

Question 9

whenever i brush my teeth my mouth starts bleeding. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Bleeding anywhere in the body is not normal.   See your dentist for an examination to determine your exact problem and develop a good solution.   You may have gingivitis or periodontal disease which only will get worse if untreated.  World health organization study shows a majority of adults have gum disease!

Question 10

if one brushed teeth before and deep kissed the another, what's the possibility of hiv transmission? assuming one is positive and that there have been little bleeding, and cuts in the other mouth? are cases like this recorded? is saliva inactivating?

Accepted Answer

: Saliva is a good carrier of hiv.  There have been such cases.  Good reason to know if who’s are kissing is infected.  Discuss with your kisser and your Dr.

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Why is my tongue bleeding when I brush it

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My gums are sore also the tip of my tongue and the gums appear to be red.. there is no bleeding when i brush my teeth and no ulcers or cold sore. ?

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I brushed my two year olds tongue and it started bleeding?

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What causes bleeding tongue each and everytime i brush.theres a sore on my tongue now.please help!

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I'm bleeding from under my tongue is been bleeding for awhile is just a little and i notice it more when i brush my teeth. what could it be?

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I think my bf has thrush he has a thick white coating on tongue and when he tries to brush it off he has patches of red and a little bleeding?

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Flesh colored bumps side of tongue, & on tongue near back of throat mostly painless, small bleeding after brushing tongue. 1 week. no lip sores.

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Have mucus like substance on tongue . but when brushing and coughing up mucus from being sick it all goes away . see a brown/black spot trying too develop on side of tongue very concerned of mouth / oral cancer . i have no bleeding , pain or anything just

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Teath bleeding while brushing or cleaning mouth with water?

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Whenever i brush my teeth my mouth starts bleeding. is this normal?

A member asked:

If one brushed teeth before and deep kissed the another, what's the possibility of hiv transmission? assuming one is positive and that there have been little bleeding, and cuts in the other mouth? are cases like this recorded? is saliva inactivating?

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