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I have occasionally been waking up with small amounts of red blood in my mouth. and my mouth is usually dry except for the blood.
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Start with a: thorough dental exam and gum evaluation. Also consider a sleep study to determine if any sleep disordered breathing is involved.
Answered 3/6/2016
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Gum disease: small amounts of red blood in my mouth may be a sign that you are at risk for or already have gum disease. This is a serious problem, which should be checked by a dentist. Do not delay,
Answered 3/6/2016
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