I have thin gums that are receding. From the advice of other people on Yahoo! Answers, I have started to floss regularly, and brush with a softer toothbrush as well as a toothpaste that is not abrasive. I have started to use Listerene Cool MInt Antiseptic Mouthwash. Is this bad for my gums? I am really concerned about them and I dont want to take any chances.
2006-08-28 17:21:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Everything that you are doing is correct, the Listerine will not repair your gums (only grafting will) but all those things together will help control the receding.
2006-08-28 17:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by melebop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually the listerine would be in question for receeding gums.
i have known many to have always brushed, flossed and used mouth rinse...other have alternated flossing/rinsing....
those that used the mouthwash most were more likely to have gum issues.
don't over do it. floss once a day and rinse every other.
good luck
2006-08-28 17:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋