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What do it mean when your 2 year oldteeth and gums are bleeding.
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Infection or trauma : A visit to the dentist is needed to determine tha cause of the bleeding gums.
Answered 10/4/2016
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See a dentist: It is rare for children's gums to bleed. It is possible your child has gingivitis and needs better oral hygiene but it may be leukemia. See a dentist asap and have a full blood workup!
Answered 6/25/2014
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