Mount Olive, NC
A 22-year-old male asked:
I'm 22 and occasionally taste and spit out a very small amount of blood. i have no sore throat or fever. i feel fine, but my oral hygeine is not good and i have a yellow spoton my tonsil and a white particle deep inside crupt ii. i only spit out blood ver
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. John DeWolfanswered
41 years experience
Oral hygiene: Start figuring this out by using excellent oral hygiene for 2 weeks and see how this affects the bleeding. If it stops, there's your answer. If not, see a dentist or physician to evaluate your mouth and tonsils. Research is suggesting that there my be significant health benefits from practicing good oral hygiene.
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Dr. HB Dickey IIIanswered
Dentistry 43 years experience
Bleeding not healthy: Bleeding gums are a sign of unhealthy gums. You need to see your dentist soon. Until then, start a regular habit of brushing at the gum line and flossing.
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Dr. Scott Greenhalghanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
See your dentist: When your teeth, gums and mouth are healthy they shouldn't bleed unless you injure them.
If your hand bled when you used it to write with i think you would be very concerned.
I would get in with your dentist. Get a thorough gum and teeth cleaning. Let the dental staff help locate where the bleeding is coming from.
Clean your teeth very precisely and thoroughly twice a day.
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Last updated Mar 23, 2018
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