blood in Saliva

viper2012

hi there,
i was just in the bathroom and noticed blood in my saliva.
I normally bleed while brushing my teeth; however, it is probably the first time i happens out of the blue.
please let me know your thoughts. Any comment will help!
thanks!

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ggreg

I think it's more likely a gum problem rather than anything gastro. This is because you say you normally bleed whilst brushing teeth, and that is NOT normal. Bleeding gums means the beginnings of gingivitis, which is a condition where the gums get infected from bacteria, which comes from bits of food getting caught between the teeth. I know, you weren't brushing when you had the bleeding, but the gums can get so fragile that they'll bleed for no reason.

The best solution is to floss your teeth on a regular basis, and for now it should be nearly every day, until your gums stop bleeding, then you switch to two or three times a week as a regular thing. Find a floss that is waxed so it won't hurt so much. Rinse your mouth, floss, rinse again, then brush your teeth like normal. Within maybe two months, you should notice a big difference, and hopefully your gums will stop bleeding. Somewhere in there, make an appointment with a dentist for a thorough cleaning, and each year thereafter let a dentist clean your teeth, on top of flossing. It's the only way to hold onto the teeth you have.

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viper2012

thanks ggreg!
really helpful! I'll pay a visit to the dentist and follow your advice.
I'll keep you posted.

regards,

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