ok so i have clear braces.. not invasalign. but my gums are puffy at the top and bottom of when i smile and it is very important i floss to get rid of that but i only floss sometimes! but i cant help it i just i dont know i cant floss! I feel it is pointless! and sometimes i know i should do it but i just dont! i can maybe get early stages of gengivites and im very scared. and i know its something i can prevent but.. i dont know... i cant help it!! HELP ME!!!
2007-08-04 16:52:57 · 5 answers · asked by livelovelaugh123 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The early stages of gingivitis can be reversed with good hygiene at home and a visit to the dentist for treatment of the infection.
This is on a poster at my dentists' office:
"FLOSS ONLY THE TEETH YOU WANT TO KEEP"
Remember the pain you are in and that saying the next time you don't feel like flossing!
2007-08-04 17:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by K H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your gums are puffy you probably have some form of infection and you need to get to the dentist. Start flossing no matter if you feel like it's pointless or not. Apparently though, it's not pointless if you're not flossing and you're having problems with your gums now, is it? LOL. Talk to your dentist. There are plenty of tools out there now to properly take care of your teeth.
2007-08-04 23:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Informed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush well and start flossing. You have to do this daily, and you can do it! Peridontal disease is quickly brought under control with good hygiene (flossing and brushing). Ask you parents to get you a water pic and use in along with the flossing and brushing.
2007-08-05 00:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Morgan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should floss not only to keep your teeth clean but also to have your braces removed faster. You teeth will move quicker when they are cleaner. Also, when your teeth are dirty, it invites all sorts of bacteria/microbes to enter your GI tract and can get you sick. You just have to make yourself floss or live with the consequences of not flossing. Ultimately, it is your choice.
2007-08-05 00:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gab&Thomas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the orthidonsit and ask them that dont get on Yahoo answers
2007-08-04 23:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by chinchillia46 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋