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Whats it mean your gums are white in bleeding ?
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Bleeding gums: Any bleeding from your gums is not normal, and indicates an infection. This may be periodontal (gum) disease, or some other type of infection. This should be checked by your dentist. If there is a white patch that is bleeding, it should probably be biopsied.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Infection: You may have gingivitis or possibly acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (anug) see a periodontist.
Answered 10/6/2013
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