[cvcman]

Hey stranger remember me .... Got a question. I have been working out and eating better and have lost about 37 pounds over the last year or so. I notice that when flossing now my back lower molars seem to be a little further apart and the floss slips in very easy now and I used to have to fight it. Any idea why ??? My gums look good nice and pink and firm...

[Bryanna]

Hey cvcman!

Congratulations on your weight loss!! Glad to hear that you on a healthy path :-))

I have never heard of teeth shifting due to a weight loss. But it sounds like yours have moved for the better!!

Keep up the workout and healthy eating!! And of course the flossing!!!!!

Do you have a weight loss goal in mind?

Bryanna

Originally Posted by cvcman

Hey stranger remember me .... Got a question. I have been working out and eating better and have lost about 37 pounds over the last year or so. I notice that when flossing now my back lower molars seem to be a little further apart and the floss slips in very easy now and I used to have to fight it. Any idea why ??? My gums look good nice and pink and firm...

[cvcman]

Well I am 6 pounds away from my weight in high school and I am 52 yrs old so I'm pretty pleased right here.
So do you think the space is a problem ??

[Bryanna]

Congratulations!! That is alot to be proud of!!!

No, I don't think the space is a problem. If you find that the spaces are getting very large or think you are developing pocketing below the gumline, then have your dentist check it out.



QUOTE=cvcman;797079]Well I am 6 pounds away from my weight in high school and I am 52 yrs old so I'm pretty pleased right here.
So do you think the space is a problem ??[/QUOTE]

[cvcman]

How would I know if I'm getting pocketing ?? The gums look good and firm and pink??

[Bryanna]

The floss would easily go down in between the tooth and gum alot further than normal which is more than 2-3 millimeters. Your gums are also checked at your dental appts.

Originally Posted by cvcman

How would I know if I'm getting pocketing ?? The gums look good and firm and pink??