I just flossed and for some reason my gums hurt more than normal which is really wierd. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make them less sore?
2006-10-12 17:26:14 · 9 answers · asked by hockeyhunny2 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Floss every day...then it won't hurt when you do it anymore.
2006-10-12 17:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give them some time that is about all you can do maybe try rinsing with some mouthwash or warm salt water. You probably just flossed harder than normal which isn't unusual just try to be more gentle next time. Good luck
2006-10-12 17:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by jojo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water is what dentists recommend. Rinse a few times holding the water in your mouth for several seconds. Then finally rinse with plain warm water. Feel better soon.
2006-10-12 17:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mouthwash is to aggressive it will irritate the gums. Best is to rinse your mouth with salt water. That should help after a few days.
2006-10-12 17:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by J. A. M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinse your mouth with a good mouthwash. It will sting at first but it will make it feel better.
2006-10-12 17:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some mouthwash. massage your gums with a soft brush
2006-10-12 17:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by jinxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THis might sound stupid, but if you put some alcohol on it, it'll sting at first but then the pain will die away... or you could use a localized anesthetic ;-) that would work too.
2006-10-12 17:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by theshrabster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time
2006-10-12 17:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by Pamela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop flossing so much.
2006-10-12 17:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋