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Bleeding gums, not in a particular spot. my gums are just really sensitive. is there any remedy? like vitamins from certain foods?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Bleeding gums: Can be a sign of another disease. See dentist for eval for gingivits. Multivitamins wont hurt.

Answered 11/30/2013

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