I'm 17 and I used to not take care of my teeth. Now I brush my teeth every day and I went to the dentist about a month ago for a cleaning. She cleaned my teeth and now I brush 3 times a day. She said my gums were inflamed but that they would be ok as long as I brush and floss. However, I realized that when I push my teeth really hard and then push them with my tongue, they feel like they kinda move but I cant actually see them move. Is it normal to feel that? Would my dentist have said something if my teeth are loose? She also took x-rays. And you know how your gums are also between your teeth. It looks like the gums around one of my teeth arent as long, like some of the gum disapeared but not that much. How serious is that. Is it too late to save all of my teeth from falling out? This is all that i think about now.
2007-02-22 05:27:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Your dentist would have told you if anything serious was going on. Sounds like your teeth are fine and the gum thing may just be mild gum disease but will get better with brushing and taking care of your teeth. Good Luck~
2007-02-22 05:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by happyfacemommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is NOT too late to save your teeth. In fact, it's good you are realizing the error of your ways early.
When you got the cleaning, they checked your gums for recession, etc.
Brushing 3 times a day is okay, but you may be brushing too hard. Get a really soft bristle brush, make a paste of baking soda and peroxide and gently brush. Rinse with salt water. Consider buying a waterpik. Go easy with the floss.
Make another appt with the dentist.
2007-02-22 13:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, the dentists never seem to tell you that there is such a thing as over doing it. Sounds like you are irritating your gums to the point of infection.
2007-02-22 13:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋