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♥♥♥♥♥♥The name is Leah. I live in Cincinnati, OH. I really love to give advice! I have been here since November of 2004. But prior to joining here, I was always been seeked for advice. Still to this day, my primary concern is always helping someone out in need.
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Okay first of all, I live in Australia.
I don't have regular visits to the dentist and i brush my teeth about once a day(im too busy to do it more) but sometimes i dont brush, and i don't floss either. And i know what your going to say: "Well what did you expect". I just need help.
I woke up this morning and my mouth was full of blood, and i had a small blood clot. I brushed my teeth, then washed my mouth out with salt + warm water then i washed my mouth out with mouth wash, and the bleeding has stopped, for now. Theres still a small red thing where it was bleeding from and if i press on it, it will start bleeding again, so i won't do that.
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of it? I don't know if its gingivitis either because my mouth doesn't hurt and i don't have swelling at the moment but it most likely is gingivitis. Dentists cost ALOT and i dont have any dental insurance or whatever, all i have is a medicare card(i dont know if america has it so i dont know if you know what medicare card is) and I don't think my bulk billing doctor can help because he aint a dentist.
Can anyone helpp? The dentist isn't an option because i have no money, especially ranging from hundreds of $$.
Uninsured like me, I know how you feel about how your options are strictly limited. I am in the US; not Australia. But, I am sure there are clinics out there, or an Urgent care center you can go to to get a diagnosis.
Gingivitis is when instead of your gums being a healthy looking pink, it's a brownish color. It hurts to brush your teeth, because when you floss or brush you bleed.
Medicare, US has too. They may not fully cover a trip to the dentist like regular insurance, but you can try calling a Dentristry to see if they accept those cards.
You're right Doctors aren't dentists, but they are Doctors, they know the human anatomy and the basics of gum health. Call up someone and see what they say. I am pretty sure they'll just direct you to a Dentist, but if you can only seek a Doctor, see what they have to say.
I don't have money either, and I don't have insurance. In fact, I am actually burdened with medical bills because of the things that are going on with me. But when something went wrong with me I didn't hesitate and I went to someone. Because waiting it out will cause the condition to just get potentially worse. But medicare is a huge help, and I am definitely sure it can be in this situation. I would rather deal with it now, than wait it off and just pay even more money when it starts getting worse.
At least call a dentist or your Doctor up. See what they say, at least start in that direction. Or head to clinic and get some say there. Start somewhere, so you know where to go and what to do when money is an issue, and your health may be at risk.
(Rating: 5) As soon as I get money, I will be making an appointment to see a dentist for a checkup and whatnot. As for the problem, after washing my mouth with mouth wash and salt water like 10 times throughout the day, my mouth has been fine and it looks to be healed. I'm still going to do it for a few more days to be sure but it hasn't bled since. Thanks for the advice! :) I'll be sure to see a dentist though so this doesn't happen again haha.