Do I just suck at flossing, or what?

This is the place to post general questions and comments about all areas of orthodontic treatment. Before you post a question, use the forum's SEARCH tool to see if your question has already been answered!

New Members: YOU MUST MAKE A POST WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REGISTERING OR YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED. In other words, don't sign up unless you plan to actively participate in the message board immediately. This is necessary to keep out spammers and lurkers with bad intentions. Of course, you can read most forums on the board without registering.

DO NOT POST FULL-FACE PHOTOS or personal contact information on this website. We have had problems with people re-posting members' photos on fetish websites. Please only post photos of your teeth, not your whole face. Keep your email and your personal information private. Thank you.

Moderator: bbsadmin

Post Reply
Message
Author
TracyFace
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:45 pm
Location: Seattle

Do I just suck at flossing, or what?

#1 Post by TracyFace »

I'll admit, pre-braces... I wasn't a flosser. But I've turned over a new leaf and I'm trying my hardest to be a good girl. I gave my teeth a week to recover from being braced, and I flossed last night.

OUCH! I totally shredded my gums to bits! Blood, sore spots, the works.

So I'm wondering. Is it my technique that's bad? Is it just that my teeth and gums are still sensitive from the braces? Will it get better with time and practice?

I go in for banding today and I'm pretty embarrassed about the state of my mouth. I might just ask for a flossing demonstration in hopes that this won't happen again.

:oops:
Top
crazybeautiful
Posts: 745
Joined: Thu May 24, 2007 2:20 am
Location: Yorkshire, England

#2 Post by crazybeautiful »

If you don't normally floss, then for a while there will be some bleeding and soreness. However, after you floss on a regular basis, it will be fine- and I'm sure the braces being put on wouldn't have helped with the soreness! :) I never used to floss when I was younger and my gums were the same when I actually started to do so, but in time it got better :wink:

If you think it'd be good to see the 'correct', or best, way to floss then by all means ask for a demonstration.

Keep going with it though because it will get better after your gums are over the 'shock' of being flossed
Top
Lisa65
Posts: 3469
Joined: Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:12 pm

#3 Post by Lisa65 »

Keep at it! And in the meantime rinse your mouth with salt water or hydrogen peroxide to help heal any soreness. Your gums should soon toughen up.
Congratulations on joining the flossing brigade. It's definitely worth the effort. My hubby had never flossed in his life but a few months ago he agreed to give it a try and he says his teeth feel much cleaner as a result.
Top
TracyFace
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:45 pm
Location: Seattle

#4 Post by TracyFace »

Thanks for all the great advice and encouragement!

Off to do a salt water rinse, and I'll definitely swallow my pride and ask for a demo at my visit today.

:-*
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Metal Mouth Forum”