How to deal with a tooth problem?!
Question: How to deal with a tooth problem?
I generally take good care of my teeth. I brush them regularly, and I do floss on occasion, but still not quite as much as I should. The other day, I noticed that the gums around one of my teeth in the front were a little bit irritated, and every time I bite into something like an apple, or even put something near my mouth, that awful smell you get from plaque/bad breath is there. I've flossed several times since I noticed it, to try and get rid of it, but nothing. In fact, it just irritates the gums more, and it still smells bad, but only in that area. I'm trying to be gentle, but I don't know what's wrong.
Also, I cannot see a dentist for another month (6 month rule), and I am away at school anyways.
What is it? What can I do?
Also, I cannot see a dentist for another month (6 month rule), and I am away at school anyways.
What is it? What can I do?
Answers:
sounds like a gum infection. go to your local pharmacy and you should be able to get some cream for it. u shouldn't be flossing at that area, it would make it more irritated.