WTF...gum retreated off my bottom two front teeth?

[RESmonkey]

I just looked in the mirror. You know those two bottom front teeth? Mine are usually a bit tan in the back. I was surprised to see PURE WHITE. WTF? I think that part used to be covered with gum or something.

I started feeling new portion of the teeth today. Think it will go away?

Time to go floss. Haven't done that in months.

 

[tfinch2]

Stop brushing so hard.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
Stop brushing so hard.

thats what my dentists told me too. and stop grinding on your teeth.

 

[coldmeat]

Wouldn't it hurt if the gums separated from the teeth? Or at least feel really sensitive.

 

[RESmonkey]

Oh, yeah. That's probably it. I brush heavily, and quick.

EDIT = OUCH! I almost cut my tounge while feeling that area.

 

[markgm]

OMG TTW, SSTH, IWYTB, GL, TTYL.

 

[XMan]

Plaque buildup? Gums will retreat if you have it.

When was the last time you had a professional cleaning? They will usually scale off all of the plaque, even under the gumline, that brushing doesn't get to.

 

[KillerCharlie]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Oh, yeah. That's probably it. I brush heavily, and quick.

EDIT = OUCH! I almost cut my tounge while feeling that area.

I've been told by dentists that brushing heavily is bad - you shouldn't scrub your teeth.

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: XMan
Plaque buildup? Gums will retreat if you have it.

When was the last time you had a professional cleaning? They will usually scale off all of the plaque, even under the gumline, that brushing doesn't get to.

Summertime. Had it deeeeeep cleaned. I might go if the gum doesn't go back up.

 

[Wreckem]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Oh, yeah. That's probably it. I brush heavily, and quick.

EDIT = OUCH! I almost cut my tounge while feeling that area.

I've been told by dentists that brushing heavily is bad - you shouldn't scrub your teeth.

People who brush harder than they should wear down the enamel and are more prone to cavaties.

 

[markgm]

You brush wrong, talk to your dentist.