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I think i have gingivitis
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 $$.
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If you are really that economically disadvantaged, then you can attempt to cure said gingivitis with lemon juice. Fresh lemon/lime juice is recommended. To prevent gingivitis, consume the right amount of gingivitis.
In the case if it gets worse, and is not gingivitis, visit a doctor, or dentist immediately. This may be severe fever blister (unlikely, you would have many of those spot in/around your mouth) or etc.
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Any rational dentist who is out to protect his practice and his license will treat you. It's a dental/medical emergency that needs swift care.
Will they charge?
Of course, but they aren't out to break you financially. If you go into his/her office and explain how badly you need their intervention they'll help.
They will probably (like most dentists I know) assess you and come up with a payment plan or option that will work out. It's a ton different with an emergency which this sounds like. It's NOT a normal run-of-the-mill dental problem. Ask them about options as I know they'll find some way to help you.
Tell them about the red thing bursting and blood clots as that will get you seen to. Try also seeing a medical doctor as well. None of this is normal and we can't be sure (not doctors) that it's even Gingivitis or something more or less sinister. Either way you need their help as this isn't something you can lick on your own.
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Go to your doctor.
I've had gingivitis. In fact I had it for years until I stared carrying a tooth brush with me everywhere and using special mouthwash and forcing myself to floss at least once a day... So I know some people just have naturally worse mouths than other people. I brush double the amount of most people and still don't have great gums. But I also know it's really, really important. I used to think I was way too busy, but I make the time now 'cause I realized how sick I could make myself if I didn't...
Anyways, all I mean to say is, what've described doesn't sound like the way gingivitis ever happened in me, or the way I was told it might move forward if I didn't stop it.
Your doctor might not be a dentist, but they can still advise you. You need to start taking oral hygiene really seriously, and you might be helped with some prescription mouthwash to keep the sore clean and healing well.
However, you do need to see some medical professional, because you don't even know for sure what it was yet. It could be a cyst in your mouth, or another kind of virus, and you absolutely need to know. Mouth sores are a serious thing and can really muck up your life and endanger your health, they can lead too all sorts of heart and blood problems, not to mention take all the joy out of food.
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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.
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I'm not a doctor; I'm a 14 year old girl. But I an going to give you my personal opinion; the best thing to do for your condition is to go to the dentist. It needs to be diagnosed before you try treating it. Thats a fact. If you really want to clear your condition, you might want to spend some money. That gingivitis could get worse. I think you can spare some expense for a medical issue.
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