Im Baaaaccckkkk ! Teeth are doing great everything settled down. Last week I noticed the on my lower front tooth where the gum comes up to a point on either side after I flossed it was bleeding, right at the tip !

So I rinsed with salt water and only carefully brushed over them for a few days and it seemed ok. If I look real close the tip doesnt look noce and pink like the rest rather it looks like a tiny scab or dried blood ??

I flossed again today and it did it again ?? Now I always brush my gums twice a day and usually floss daily. What would this be ??? I may have cut it on a pretzle or chip I cant remember. Should I rinse with something else or just stay away for a few weeks ???


Thanks !

Hi cvcman...

Sounds to me like you have some plaque build up there. Do not be hesitant to brush and floss thoroughly in that area. A small amount of plaque can cause the gum to bleed a little and if it's not removed, it can grow additional bacteria..... SO do what you can to keep it clean and the bleeding with stop.

Brie

ok I have been using Listireine ( ? ) 2 times a day after brushing and it seems ok now.

Hi cvcman,

Glad your gum is feeling better. However, Listerine and other mouthwash contaning alcohol may not be as beneficial as advertised. Alcohol is a drying agent which actually reduces the production of saliva and pre-disposes the user to cavities and gum disease.... especially if used on a daily basis and/or for any length of time. Saliva is a natural defense against the overgrowth of bacteria that cause bad breath. So using a mouthwash that decreases our natural defense is rather contradictory. Alcohol is also irritating to gum tissue and contributes to that "burning" feeling when using these mouthwashes. Anything that feels like it's burning..... is burning!

Our mouths have over 400 different strains of bacteria... some good and some bad. It is never beneficial to kill all of the bacteria and these type of rinses do just that. A healthier choice of mouthwash would be one that is made from herbs, contains no alcohol, no sugars and no preservatives. It is the herbs and essential oils in mouthwash that reduce the bad bacteria in the mouth and they leave the saliva flow intact!

Bryanna

Great lol....should I not use any then ? Just brush and floss or use peroxide ?

Hi cvcman,

Mouthwash is not necessary. Thorough brushing and flossing is all you need! If you want to rinse with something... use something harmless like an herbal mouthwash. Peroxide is ok for an occasional rinse but again, there is no need to use it daily because you don't want to kill all of the bacteria.

Brie ~'.'~

ok, is it ok to use salt water after flossing if any blood is there ?

YUP.... most definitely!! :-))