Dental issues.?!
Question: hey guys i am 15 and i have braces.. my gum seems to be wearing out thoe because i think im brushing too hard.. is it possible to recover because the gum still there but i can see some white from the teeth. (just the bottom) in other words the gum is receding. i tried switching to soft brushes which was instructed by my othodonist err w.e but it doesnt seem to be working.. plz help me
Answers: hey guys i am 15 and i have braces.. my gum seems to be wearing out thoe because i think im brushing too hard.. is it possible to recover because the gum still there but i can see some white from the teeth. (just the bottom) in other words the gum is receding. i tried switching to soft brushes which was instructed by my othodonist err w.e but it doesnt seem to be working.. plz help me
here is a website that explains how to brush your teeth with braces on. it is hard to explain here without showing you pictures. if you brush at an angle, you will avoid receeding gum lines which may need gum surgery without proper brushing. if they don't start looking better in the next few weeks, see your dentist to see if you need to see a periodontist.
http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalheal...
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My daughter had a little of this problem...you might want to add vit.c to your diet...swish you mouth with cranberry juice you can swallow itLOL