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-L-
- Jan 18, 2019
- 61
Hi everyone,
It's been awhile since I've been on, and I honestly didn't think I'd be here this long, I had a CTB date set for mid-January which has obviously come and gone.
Hey I think that unintentionally rhymed lol.
Anyway, I have had a change in perspective, and a few life circumstances changes that have made things a little bit better for me, I've decided I want to really make a true attempt to get better one final time.
My question is about dental health advice, as I have gone through part of 2018 and all of 2019 without brushing my teeth. I neglected everything and just didn't care.
Thankfully I don't think I have any cavities, but I do have a little bit of tooth decay, and slightly receding gums now.
I recently in late January started brushing and flossing my teeth again and have become a little bit obsessive about it.
I am using a Sonicare brush, and brushing at least twice a day, with a dental cleaning coming up a little later this month.
One of my concerns is the gums on the sides of my top row of teeth are pouring blood and very painful whenever I brush.
From what I can gather this is gum disease? And the solution for it is. Just to take good constant care of your mouth.
But when will the pain and bleeding decrease?
Also, what should I tell my dentist? Should I just be honest about what has happened with my teeth?
I realize this is not a dental forum, or anything specific to this… But I just thought I would ask if anyone here has any good tips, tricks, or advice for taking care of your teeth?
Thanks in advance for any advice, and thanks for taking the time to read my rambles.
-L-
It's been awhile since I've been on, and I honestly didn't think I'd be here this long, I had a CTB date set for mid-January which has obviously come and gone.
Hey I think that unintentionally rhymed lol.
Anyway, I have had a change in perspective, and a few life circumstances changes that have made things a little bit better for me, I've decided I want to really make a true attempt to get better one final time.
My question is about dental health advice, as I have gone through part of 2018 and all of 2019 without brushing my teeth. I neglected everything and just didn't care.
Thankfully I don't think I have any cavities, but I do have a little bit of tooth decay, and slightly receding gums now.
I recently in late January started brushing and flossing my teeth again and have become a little bit obsessive about it.
I am using a Sonicare brush, and brushing at least twice a day, with a dental cleaning coming up a little later this month.
One of my concerns is the gums on the sides of my top row of teeth are pouring blood and very painful whenever I brush.
From what I can gather this is gum disease? And the solution for it is. Just to take good constant care of your mouth.
But when will the pain and bleeding decrease?
Also, what should I tell my dentist? Should I just be honest about what has happened with my teeth?
I realize this is not a dental forum, or anything specific to this… But I just thought I would ask if anyone here has any good tips, tricks, or advice for taking care of your teeth?
Thanks in advance for any advice, and thanks for taking the time to read my rambles.
-L-