Bleeding From the Mouth

What is it? 
 Bleeding occurring inside or on the mouth from the teeth, tongue, lip, gums, or cheek. 
 Plan of Action: 
 
 
 If the bleeding is coming from the tongue, lip, or cheek and you can reach it easily, apply pressure with a gauze or clean cloth. 
 
 
 If you can't stop the bleeding in 5 to 10 minutes or if the person has trouble breathing, call 911. 
 
 
 If a mouth injury is severe, blood or broken teeth can block the airway and/or be a choking hazard.