Q.
I have always brushed flossed etc and as such never had any problems however recently my teeth have started crossing, the issue is that I cannot get the floss down anywhere near the gum line to clean properly. i managed it once and regretted it! it wouldn’t go and i wrongly insisted it would- it did eventually just ramming into my gum and making them bleed to add insult to injury it wouldn’t then come back out! as a result ive not done it in a while I just wanted to ask what i could do about it in terms of cleaning, im getting giddy with my brush going in at all angles but am worried id be getting overzealous is there anything you could advise me on when cleaning? and would gum disease start in just a small area like that if so could it cause any damage?
I have always brushed flossed etc and as such never had any problems however recently my teeth have started crossing, the issue is that I cannot get the floss down anywhere near the gum line to clean properly. i managed it once and regretted it! it wouldn’t go and i wrongly insisted it would- it did eventually just ramming into my gum and making them bleed to add insult to injury it wouldn’t then come back out! as a result ive not done it in a while I just wanted to ask what i could do about it in terms of cleaning, im getting giddy with my brush going in at all angles but am worried id be getting overzealous is there anything you could advise me on when cleaning? and would gum disease start in just a small area like that if so could it cause any damage?
A.
To prevent gum disease it is important to clean effectively all the gum margins around the teeth including the interdental areas. When teeth are crowded or in unfavourable positions it can be difficult. I advise you to seek the advice of a hygienist for oral hygiene assessment to help you with the most effective technique and device in your case to remove the plaque. If the position of your teeth remains a problem you should consider orthodontic treatment to align your teeth in order to facilitate their long-term maintenance.
To prevent gum disease it is important to clean effectively all the gum margins around the teeth including the interdental areas. When teeth are crowded or in unfavourable positions it can be difficult. I advise you to seek the advice of a hygienist for oral hygiene assessment to help you with the most effective technique and device in your case to remove the plaque. If the position of your teeth remains a problem you should consider orthodontic treatment to align your teeth in order to facilitate their long-term maintenance.
Dr Jose Zurdo
Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300
