Flossing

[HansBbans]

I've recently tried to take better care of my body including my teeth so I started flossing. The problem is that now my gums really hurt after I floss. Is this normal? Will the pain eventually go away? Or is something wrong?

 

[iamwiz82]

the point is to clear the space in between the teeth, not to saw on your gums. Be gentler

 

[Skyclad1uhm1]

Doh! Thought this would be a thread about strings!

 

[IGBT]

Go to the dent.and get checked for periodontal disease...so you thougt you saved a bundle by not flossing...hmm.......

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: HansBbans
Is this normal? Will the pain eventually go away? Or is something wrong?

yes
yes
no

but, i am not a dentist

 

[Rallispec]

yeah it hurts and will bleed for the first week or so... its just becuase you're gums aren't used to it and arent healthy. after flossing your gums will get healthy and used to it and stop bleeding and stop hurting.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Rinsing with a solution of warm salt water helps to reduce the pain somewhat. The water should only be mildly saline -- maybe a teaspoon or two in a small glass.

 

[Fritzo]

Listerine is also good to rinse with after flossing. For a good lesson on why you should floss, rent the movie "Kingpin" and check out the 30 second flossing sceen with Woody and an amish guy

 

[metallibloke]

The one thing i hate about flossing is when you twang the floss on your teeth and flick slobber up the mirror!!