I finished the last treatment of my gum infection and I was told that there was some plaque in those "hard-to-reach" areas of my mouth (my wisdom teeth). I was told to spend a little longer brushing them for the next three months before my regular brushing appointment.
Would a salt water rinse/gargle help at all? I keep brushing in that area and I sometimes draw a little blood.
P.S. I will have my wisdom teeth removed sometime in August or September.
2007-03-11 05:46:27 · 6 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Health ➔ Dental
First, brush your teeth with toothpaste topped with baking soda and a few drops of peroxide. This is a WONDERFUL disinfectant.
Then gargle with Listerine Mouthwash (because Listerine is the best for disinfecting and fighting germs).
If you want, you can gargle with salt, but that usually helps with infections of the throat instead. Don't worry, once you put the baking soda on your toothpaste when you brush, there's plenty of salt in the bakin' soda!
Do this for about four or five days. You don't have to do it anymore after that. You should be all set. But if you see any sign of infection, go talk to your dentist, because infection can spread and cause problems THROUGHOUT your entire body if not treated. A simple antibiotic might help (if you don't see improvement after brushing with the mixture I told you about above).
By the way, after you've finished the brushing as mentioned above, you'll want to throw out that toothbrush so that you're not spreading any more infection to yourself. Then start using a brand new toothbrush.
To prevent further infections in the future, floss regularly. That way the food won't get caught in between your teeth and create a problem such as more infections in the future.
Hope this helped!
2007-03-11 05:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by nitropit68 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doind the right thing, so long as the Dr. doesn't think you need an antibiotic for the infection... Just remember to brush and floss real good around those wisdom teeth, they are so hard to reach. And yes use the salt water rinse and maybe even Listerine if you can tolerate the taste! The bleeding just means you are either not getting all the plaque or are not brushing and flossing often and thoroughly enough. Keep at it and good luck!
2007-03-11 05:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would try rinsing with Listerine or ACT. Salt water is used more as a soothing agent. Bleeding on brushing means active periodontal disease. If it is just a little, probably you don't need to worry about it. But the only way to know for sure is a test your dentist probably did when he treated you, called probing depths. That is when the doctor puts a straight probing instrument between your tooth and the attached gum. It probably was a little uncomfortable if you had active disease. The next time he sees you he will do it again and be able to tell you if it has improved.
2007-03-11 05:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a salt water rinse will help clear up irritation
use a soft toothbrush to clean your teeth
only the hygienest at the dentist can get the
stubborn plague off
2007-03-11 05:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the main this is going to do is probably make your tongue insensitive to somewhat salty issues for slightly, yet that's all. over the years and age, you would be able to lose flavor buds, yet that's only favourite. there is purely particular situations and illnesses in which you will lose flavor buds.
2016-11-24 20:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Oral B for Gingivitis
2007-03-11 05:51:13 · answer #6 · answered by david w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋