I wake up and dry blood is all over my front teeth and on the edges of my lips. What gives?
2007-01-17 11:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by WhatisaKyle? 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I would suggest you see your dentist first, then your health care provider. There is always a problem if blood is present for no reason, this is something that you should not postpone for any length of time. Your dentist will be able to thoroughly check your teeth, gums and surrounding tissue to make determine if it's dental related or a medical condition. It very well may be nothing more than the winter dry air from the heaters irritating your lips or sinuses. But it's something that needs to be checked out just to be sure. Good luck and I hope everything works out for the best for you.
2007-01-17 11:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few different things that could be causing your problem. I'm going to assume that at some time over the course of the last 8 months you've inspected you mouth for any cuts from biting and that that is not the problem. It could be gum disease like you said. It could also be from grinding your teeth in your sleep. This can loosen teeth and cause bleeding and eventually tooth loss. Your dentist can identify and treat either of those problems. Both will require commitment from you to follow hygiene recommendations and/or where a mouth guard at night. Dental insurance is a wonderful thing.
2016-05-24 01:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well are your gums a nice pink salmon color.. If not then you probably have gum disease. You could be bitting your lip but I think you would know that. How about a blood nose.. Are your teeth loose.
2007-01-21 02:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Pooh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your dentist, my sister had the same issue and it was because she had gingivitis. If there are no other symptoms I would just go to the dentist. She was on Zrytec allergy med for a long time and they said that weakens your gums and results in gum disease, which results in sensitivity and bleeding.
2007-01-17 11:51:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your lips hurt in the morning? You may have very chapped lips or you may be biting them while yo sleep.
2007-01-17 11:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you see yourself in a mirror. Just a thought.
2007-01-17 11:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by Rowdy Yayhoot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋