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Can Dental floss damage teeth and gums?
Hello there!
Ok, this might sound like a really stupid question, but can flossing actually damage your teeth and gums. My gums have been bleeding a bit, but as I want a brace, I am trying to take better care of my teeth and gums now by brushing regularly and using mouthwash. I thought buying dental tape would help improve my oral hygiene but when I flossed my teeth, there was blood on the tape and it made my gums bleed even more although they hadn't been for a day or so - can anyone give me any advice on this.
Many Thanks and Kindest Regards,
From Tracey.
P.S I am using Oral B Satin Tape Dental Floss
Sometimes your gums will bleed when they are infected or inflamed. The cure for this: flossing gently and maintaining good oral hygiene.If your gums are severely bleeding I would go to your local dentist but it is usual for your gums to start bleeding if you have taken up flossing recently.
A helpful site:
"If flossing makes your gums bleed, you’re on the right track.
Bleeding gums is not a signal to stop flossing—on the contrary, it’s a signal that you have gum disease and need to floss more. Unless you’re cutting into your gums with the floss, tenderness and bleeding are the result of bacteria having taken up residence between your teeth. And you get it out by flossing. So even if you’re having visions of Marathon Man as that silky strand turns red, bear with it because you can actually cure a minor case of gum disease, or gingivitis, by flossing. Bleeding should subside after a few days of flossing. If it doesn’t, see your dentist."-
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