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My gum is bleeding a lot! up to 5x a day. any help appreciated?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Periodontitis: You must have an underlying periodontal disease that must be treated before pain and tooth loss occur. Bleeding is an acute sign of inflammation with drainage establish from a pocket or an abscess. Please call your dentist/periodontist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 12/17/2013

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