please help, while brushing my teeth, i hurt my gums?!


Question: Please help, while brushing my teeth, i hurt my gums?
while i was brushing my teeth, i accidently twisted the toothbrush and forced it into my gums and now it hurts. what should i do? it's been hurting for a few days now.

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Toothbrushes are fairly soft so if that hurt your gums you may need to floss more. You may have gingivitis. The soreness should go away soon. If not, I would call your dentist and see what they recommend.


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