When you floss your smile, does it hurt? Or, does it feel perfectly fine? If you find that one or all aspects of your dental hygiene sessions lead to discomfort, something is not right. It should not be painful for you to take care of your smile. There are a few suggestions we would like to offer that might take care of the problem. However, if you’re not sure what’s causing the discomfort (either you … or an underlying problem), it is always a very good idea to make an appointment and let us take a look.
Why It Shouldn’t Hurt
If it hurts to floss, it means that your gum tissue is irritated, inflamed, or infected. When gums are in healthy condition, they will feel completely fine as you floss. So, here’s what you should consider when you experience uncomfortable gums during this part of your dental hygiene:
- You might be flossing in too rough a manner
- You might have a problem with your gum health
What You Can Change
First, you can change your approach to the one we suggest for gentle, successful flossing during dental hygiene. Keep the following in mind:
- Gently slip the floss between your teeth
- Don’t press hard; use a gentle approach
- Begin just beneath your gumline then work your way up each tooth edge
- Don’t rush
Why A Visit Is A Good Plan
A visit is a smart plan if you’re experiencing pain when you floss because this could point to a periodontal problem. Gum problems are curable in the early stages but can become destructive and impossible to cure (but possible to manage) in later stages. The sooner you see us, the easier it will be to protect your oral health.
Ask For Assistance To Improve Your Flossing
If you aren’t having a very good experience with your flossing, we suggest you come in for a visit, so we can walk you through each step. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
