First time flossing - my gums are bleeding like a motherfvcker

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E equals MC2

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So I just had my dental cleaning in... 3 yrs (been super lazy since I moved out to be on my own).

Although I haven't had any routine cleaning since then, I have pretty good hygiene (brush 2x + mouth wash) and I've been told my doctors that I have genetically very strong teeth (resistant to cavity). Luckily, I got a clean bill of no cavity (doc: "You're very very lucky"), just have to re-do one of my fillings since it developed too many pits.

Anyways, she says I should REALLY start flossing as I'll be entering mid age (well im only 26, but no longer invincible in my teens). So I flossed for the first time in awhile. I know gums bleed at first because they're not used to it but...

Every of one my gums are bleeding after flossing. After one run, my mouth looked like vampire that just had a feast.

Damn. Can't wait til I turn this into a routine habit.
 
Rubycon

Rubycon

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Slow down there cowboy. Moving the floss at the speed of light is not good for your gums. ;)
 
FoBoT

FoBoT

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that is normal, keep flossing daily
after a few weeks, it'll get better

i finally started flossing about a year ago, it really helps
 
Kelemvor

Kelemvor

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It is normal if you haven't been doing it much. Your gums aren't used to taking any sort of beating and when you floss, you basically ram the floss into your gums over and over.

Over time they will get stronger and it will stop. Just rinse your mouth with water when your'e done and you'll be fine.
 
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MegaVovaN

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Yeah keep doing it. I do it for like a year now, routinely, and not a single drop of blood.
 
Nik

Nik

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Originally posted by: E equals MC2
Originally posted by: bctbct
Originally posted by: E equals MC2
Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Do you live in England by any chance?
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I live in.. new england... :(
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That mean your only half British? :)
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My boss is British. Not just any British, proud as a mofo British.
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If you ask her, I wouldn't be surprised if she said she was English instead of British because she doesn't want to be associated with the Scotts :laugh:
 
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I generally floss every night before bed. I never get any blood because I do it so regularly (and I've got good teeth thanks in part to flossing!). I do notice that if I'm away from home and don't have floss handy (for a week or so), my gums will bleed a little bit the first time I floss again, but only a tiny drop until I start doing it regularly.
 
IronWing

IronWing

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Gargle with salt water (yes, just dump table salt in a glass...with water) and rinse with cold water. Keep flossing, eventually your gums will get healthier and not bleed.
 
CZroe

CZroe

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My teeth slice even the thinnest, strongest, specialty floss. I still floss the few that I can every now and then, but getting it between my tightly-packed teeth usually involves so much pressure that it snaps in with enough force to cut the gum. I adapted to brushing vertically with real Listerine and tooth-picking, flossing only when I need it. :p
 
mrSHEiK124

mrSHEiK124

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Originally posted by: Alistar7
Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
get yourself a sonic care..
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QFT.

My dentist told me to after I got two cavities and I haven't looked back. They really get your teeth cleaner, and with a lot less effort. My mom (also a dentist) was skeptical at first, and now she's looking to buy one :p
 
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MyThirdEye

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They sell those quick flossing things, I keep those in my car and on my way to school I get that out of the way everyday.
 
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Tiamat

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Originally posted by: LookingGlass
You JUST started flossing?
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many people don't floss, its a hassle especially if they hadn't suffered from any gum infections (yet).
 
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