My child tripped over his football and there was so much blood coming out of his mouth, it really scared me. What should I do if it happened again?

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If someone has blood coming out of their mouth it can be difficult to do much about it and it should stop fairly quickly.  Pay attention to their oral hygiene.

If they are bleeding from a cut on their face / lip / chin which you can see apply pressure to the area with some gauze for a few minutes to see if it stops.  Once you have controlled the bleeding check to see if the wound needs closing, you may need to visit an urgent care centre.

If your child has knocked their teeth out or they are bruised take them to an emergency dentist.

As always if you are worried about your child in anyway seek medical advice.