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Hit bottom gums while brushing teeth. they turned red and now it hurts to eat/touch. gums taste like blood.

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Bruised gums: You bruised your gums and may have scraped them causing some bleeding.

Dr Doan agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

Hit bottom gums while brushing teeth. they turned red and now it hurts to eat/touch. gums taste like blood.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Doan agreed

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