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Flossing problems
Hi! Although late, I started flossing my teeth yesterday. Specially between the crowns on my molars. A little blood was oozing out from one of my molars(the one which has cap) but it stopped within seconds. Is this something serious?
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no point of worry ..you have just started yet ..with time ..bleeding will go away by own
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Use floss only if u have crowns (rct treated and cap is done) Brush properly instead of flossing. Flossing will become habit. So for healthy gums massage them daily with gum paint. Floss only when required. Brush 2
Times a day.
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Flossing regularly is a good practice, and when u have had crowns it will help u maintain yout crowns as well as your teeth for long term... So basically flossing helps cleaning between your teeth.. if hygiene not maintained gums will get inflamed leading to bleeding..hence it's normal for gums to bleed if not hygienically maintained
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floss regularly apart from brushing twice daily
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Every six month visit to your dentist will give u a better oral hygiene
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Dr. Balaji K
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Chennai
flossing , your teeth is a very good habit ,
mam, bleeding indicates.... some food impaction,
just pay a visit to your dentist .
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Dr. Khushboo Nikhil Kedia
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14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Nothing serious.. It's normal.. Use mouthwash or warm saline gargle.. Inflammation ll subside.
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