There are two small blood bags, a half the size of rice kernel each, inside the mouth.  They're on the inside of a cheek.  They show up 2 or 3 times a year and bleed if popped.  My guess is that my teeth grinding habit caused sharp teeth to become too abrasive.  And it causing the present condition.  Or the dentist's x-ray causing some sort of skin problem.  Any ideas?
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It could be a scab.  I get those once every few years.  Best thing to do is to see or talk to a dentist.
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Here is a link to WebMD that deals with tooth grinding. It could be a sign of something serious. Click the link to learn more.\n\nHope it helps.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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It depends on the teeth around that one.  You may loose strength to nearby roots if you loose that tooth.  I am 30 and lost a back one on the bottom (and the dentist damaged the gum in that area).  Honestly only prob so far is every once in a while a sharp chip may get stuck back there, ouch.  Been out for like 6 years.
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see a dentist is a really good answer, they can usually fit you in on short notice,, x-rays and exams are not too expensive,,,,try switching to colgate it is really good for gingivitus and plaque,,, \n\n i used to always have bleeding gums switched to electric (fancy) toothbrush and colgated and bleeding gums went away,,, last check up had a dentist comment on how well my teeth were taken care of,,, (real shocker coming from someone who would make more money by saying i had lots of problems) needless to say bleeding gums gone been checked up and bad breath left also,,,, hmmm
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Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and fortunately, it is reversible.  You gums are bleeding probably because you have poor oral hygiene.  Brush 2-3 times per day and floss at least once per day and you will notice that the more you do it the healthier your gums will become and the bleeding will begin to subside.  However, it is imperitive that you see your dentist... not only do you need an exam because it's possible you have a more advanced stage of periodontal disease, but also because you need a cleaning.  A cleaning at the dental office will remove tarter that you cannot remove yourself.. you will continue to have gingivitis until this tarter is removed.  Bottom line... make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
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Blood cells contain hemoglobin which carries oxygen. When blood breaks down, iron is released and causes a metallic taste in mouth. Bleeding can be from the gums, sinuses or nose. The taste can get especially bad when someone has post nasal drip and the dried blood sticks to the back of the throat. If bleeding gums are the cause there is often bad breath associated with the bad taste.\n\nAnother uncommon reason for a metallic taste in mouth is due to small electric currents in the mouth. When two types of metals are used in two different dental fillings a battery can be created. Some believe that it's due to the mercury leakage from dental silver/mercury fillings.\n\nMany oral or IV medications such as thyroid medicine, penicillin, and lithium can give a metallic taste in mouth. When someone is allergic to a specific food, the food can often be detected even in extremely small amounts. Food allergies, such as with sulfur dioxide, can also cause this. Some gastrointestinal disorders can be aggravated by food allergies and cause burping, dry mouth, thirst, rectal itching and a metal taste. High protein diets can cause benign dietary ketosis. This has also been associated with a metal taste.\n\nChemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer itself can cause a metallic taste in mouth. It has also been associated with B 12 deficiency, zinc deficiency, Bell's palsy, Strep throat and Sjogren's disease along with anything that causes dry mouth. \nhttp://www.atlantadentist.com/metallic_taste_in_mouth.html\n\nAND:\n\nA metallic taste in the mouth can be caused by infections of the mouth or teeth, skin conditions that affect the mucous membranes in the mouth such as lichen planus, or other problems, such as Crohn's disease.\n\nA metallic taste also may be caused by a substance present in the mouth. Medications that are chewed, rather than swallowed, may cause a temporary metallic taste at the back of the tongue. Other medications, such as Flagyl, tetracycline, penicillamine, Biaxin, ethambutol, biguanides, or allopurinol, can cause a metallic taste because they get into the mouth through salivary secretions or directly from the blood. http://www.sjmercyhealth.org/110333.cfm
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I had the exact same problem and I saw 4 doctors who each told me the same thing----see a dentist. Usually the will place you on steroid therapy, mine went away on its own.  Looking into the matter further I found that the primary cause is grinding your teeth when you sleep (something I don't think I do ).\nAs far as getting your money back I don't think so the doctor did the appropriate thing since you didn't have an emergency and you didn't require hospitalization. Also, besides paying out of your pocket you did not suffer anything from what the doctor did. You can go to the hospital's billing and ask to negotiate a lower price (something most people don't know) since you are paying out of pocket most hospitals are accommodating when it comes to this, since they would rather have some money versus none.
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I was always told that it was the 1st sign of gengivitis. Try using a small amount of peroxide mixed with your mouthwash. It will bubble up (naturally) but it will help.
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Just a scrape, nothing to worry about unless you cough up any blood (indicating you have a cut or tear rather than just a scrape).\n\nThe tissue in your mouth and through is called mucous membrane.  The bad news is, it gets irritated really easily and hurts to an annoying degree.  The good news is it's just about the most rapidly healing tissue in the human body.  \n\nChew your food really well, maybe grab yourself a Jamba juice or something (you'd put ice on a bruise, right?  This is the same thing) to keep the inflammation (swelling) down.  The pain should go away in 2-4 days.
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The vomiting would have contributed only if it were done more regularly. Not seeing a dentist and not having a proper cleaning at least once a year is the real reason behind all the tooth decay. You say you took good care of your teeth, however most people feel they do and then when you ask them they say things like well I brush everyday. Yes every day but once a day is not enough and if you don't floss that will affect it too. We all have bacteria on our mouth, through brushing and flossing we remove, most of, but not all, bacteria causing it to decline and not cause problems however if we don't brush the bacteria multiplies and causes severe tooth decay even tooth loss. As far as the wisdom teeth thing, don't worry most people lose their wisdom teeth to decay because of their location in the mouth. It is usually too far to reach with your toothbrush. Get your teeth fixed and than make sure you really take care of them.
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this is simply called grinding, it isnt cracking. this can b solved, talk to your dentist about it. it may not be at an extent where it needs to be solved but it is best to consult your dentist
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It sounds like the gum tissue is swollen.  This is called Periocoronitis.  As the second molars finish erupting usually around 11 or 12 the gum that covers them needs to pull back and settle in behind the 2nd molar.  As it pulls back over time it changes shape and forms a flap, sometimes a pocket where foot gets stuck.  Peri-coronitis occurs in episodes as the odd bit of food gets stuck and rots in the pocket between the gum and the tooth.  Sometimes the more swollen it gets the more frequently you bite yourself and hence it drags on for some time.  \n\nThe best thing to do is to rinse it and clean it.  This is most comfortable under local anesthetic.  Usually most people learn that you need to get in there and keep the tissue clean at home.   The early you get in there in the process the faster it will resolve.  \n\nI don't recall ever seeing a 12 year old with wisdom teeth, but have seen some 14y.o. with em.
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Gingivitis is when your gums bleed everytime you brush your teeth. You may not a any wounds on your gums. It's just that they become really really sensitive that they bleed during brush strokes. Gingivitis could also cause bad breathe in worse cases. You don't have it if your gums never bleed when you brush your teeth. If you do have it, don't worry. Theere are gumcare toothpastes out there exclusive for sensitive gums... but before you do use them, go see a dentist for PROFILAXIS first. Profilaxis, in other words, is teeth cleaning. Miraculously you would notice your gums become healthy again after the first session. :-) DOn't worry, profilaxis costs less than any other dental procedures out there. :-) And it is very easy and quick. THen dentist will just clean your teeth and in between your teeth, most specifically the areas in between each teeth clsoe to the gums. He will also clean out smoking stains and other type of stains on your teeth. I had my Profilaxis session last month. It was great. Now I'm saving up money for a full dental whitening procedure. :-) Goodluck.
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Gums that bleed, gums that have receeded, bad breath, loose teeth, painful or sore gums.... \n\nhttp://www.umm.edu/oralhealth/perio.htm
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you have an abcess probably of some type. it could be a periodontal abcess which is basically an abcess in the gums along the tooth you should see your dentist pronto
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it could just be an acid bump. you get them from eating too many acidic foods. have you eaten a lot of fruit lately? Or salt, that does it too. I feel for you, if it is an acid bump it usually hurts, especially when you bite it!
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I just had my wisdom's out about 2 weeks ago. They STILL hurt a little bit! But yeah, at first I was taking the pain medicine basically to sleep. My dentist told me to take 3 advil liqui-gels ALONG WITH they  pain meds. Just make sure u have some food in your stomach, like a Slim Fast or some pudding is enough. That's all I could eat...that and mashed potatoes. Now, when I try to eat regular foods, it feels like my jaw is being ripped apart. I cannot open it very wide at all without some discomfort. They told me it was normal and it would go away.. OH YEAH, I also still have my blod clots..the gums are not healing over yet...I don't know when they are supposed to heal completely..I heard a co-worker say it took them 6 months to heal over!!!