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Flossing method and safety
Is flossing safe? Many I times when I floss,it goes beneath gumline. Is that ok? My gums are loosened a little.
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Floss is recommended to clean food debri settled between the teeth.when the contact between the two teeth is tight then dono wedge the floss forcefully which results in gum damage.use floss only in the tooth where the floss enters smoothly.follow proper technique for flossing.over or wrong method of flossing results in gum disease.brush twice daily and gargle after every meal and snack
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Floss between gum & tooth keeping pressure on the tooth side... dont impinge deep in to gum.. flossing should b done in marginal gingiva that is loosely attached beside teeth ..in back & forth motion
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if calculus deposited between teeth & gums that may cause loosening of attached gingiva... oral scaling will resolve it
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floss should not impinge deeper into cgums so that blood comes out.. it will carry the infection into deeper tissues
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Flossing maintains the oral hygiene.
Proper method- back& forth motion in between the teeth &above the gums in consultation with the doctor should be carried out when using for 1st time.
If you feel that your gums are loosen a little check it out with expert consultation (as calculus -calcified deposits of plaque may be there )
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Yes flossing is safe if done correctly. Putting more pressure while flossing might hurt your gums. Periodontist can aseess your flossing technique and guide you well if you feel that ur gums are loosened.
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visit a periodontist
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