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The roof of my mouth is slightly bleeding, why?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Trauma, or perio: Any bleeding means the tissues have been traumatized with infection (periodontal) or trauma. Rinse with saline. See your dentist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/14/2019

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Bleeding: Trauma? Infection? Burn? See your Dentist ASAP.

Answered 7/25/2017

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