Blood in gum. Could it be a lack of a certain vitamin ?
Patient: I have noticed that my 19 year daughter is waking up in the morning (only morning) with blood on her front teeth, her gums do not hurt her or bleed when she brushes or floss, we do not have dental insurance as of yet. Could it be a lack of a certain vitamin, this started about a month ago but it is also not every night it kind of comes and go. thank you Doctor: hi.the most common cause of gum bleeding is accumulation of plaque and calculus around the tooth.these deposits leads to gingival inflammation, which may bleed sometimes.visit ur dentist and go for oral prophylaxis.gum swelling and bleeding may be seen due to vitamin c deficiency.after oral prophylaxis, take vitamin c tablets.wish u good health