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Gums looks bigger after flossing
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I have seen my gums bleed while flossing. I am not flossing regularly. I observed that gums looks bigger and kind of sore after the flossing. I am not doing it regularly since I have jaw and neck pain going on for more than 10 months and no relief yet. So not flossing regularly due to that pain.
I also see some white deposit or patches at the base of few teeth. I tried to remove it and I couldn't during brushing. What does it indicate?
And, what is the gum swollen or bigger thing? Is it normal? I feel my gums bigger at back of teeth too.
And my dentist said I have periodontal ligament widening on my tooth. What to do for that?
Is this gum issue goes away on its own? I did my dental cleaning in August 2019.
I have jaw, neck pain and sore pain on 46. That tooth hurts for tapping and biting pressure on it. Had root canal and crown for the same reason. No changes yet. Still the same symptoms.Does it indicate any issue on that tooth?
Is this could be the reason for jaw,neck pain?
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Hello,
Your gums look complete normal. The white deposit you talking can be plaque or calculus that deposit on bottom of teeth and tooth cleaning is recommended twice a year in every 6 months.
For the problem of 46 if that's only tooth that hurts then go for re RCT or check for tapping sound in the tooth adjacent to it that is 45.
The jaw pain can be due to teeth but then for your satisfaction you can get jaw examination for tmj problems.
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1 st of all use flouride toothpaste for your chalky white appearance on teeth start using water that you drink daily I mean use the RO water for brushing your teeth
Pain in the tooth is related to your rct
I would suggest you my get your rct treated again
RE - root canal treatment
For gums pain relief you can use
Metrozyl hel 2 times dialy
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Dr. Anupama Madihalli
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19 yrs exp
North Goa
Hi,
In both the pictures shown by you things appear normal. Dental cleaning is usually recommended twice a year with a six months gap between appointments.During the same visit the doctor will also instruct you on the correct way to brush and floss.
As for the tooth the xray appears normal. If it hurts while tapping and all nearby teeth are normal you could be looking at a failed RCT. In that case you may have to redo it.
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