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My 16 month old had blood coming out of his mouth. he has hypominerilization on front 2 teeth so brushing his teeth more vigorously in past few days?
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Hypomineralization: The excessive brushing may have irritated or cut his gums, or his gums may have already been inflamed from bacteria caught around his teeth. That's assuming that the blood is coming from his gums and he's not spitting or coughing it up
Answered 12/21/2014
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See a dentist: Bleeding gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. Untreated gingivitis can lead to the tooth loss and other health problems. See your dentist ASAP because the sooner you treat it the better the outcome.
Answered 12/21/2014
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