I’ve been flossing usually twice a day, sometimes only once a day, pretty strictly for the past 2 weeks or so. mostly because my grandma bullied me lol. However it still hurts? when does it usually go away?

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    7 months ago

    I use water floss and interdental brushes. Not sure if that will make a difference in your case.

    Best to talk to your dentist.

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      7 months ago

      Listen to this guy/girl OP.

      Your dentist will almost certainly recommend:

      -Getting an electric toothbrush, READING THE INSTRUCTIONS, and using at least twice daily.

      -Simultaneously, getting a water-pik or similar (they make travel ones too) and using it twice a day. (Tastier if you fill it with mouthwash).

      Or shell out ~$10k or more (in the US) later for ignoring this advice, like I will in April, for gum restoration procedures.

      Plus nobody will tell you you have eye-watering bad breath, but they will certainly hold it against you.

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        7 months ago

        Proper mouthwash is a game changer.

        Had problems in my 20’s (30 years ago), old dentist: “use mouthwash 2-3x a day, and not that newfangled nonsense, I mean Listerine. Yea, it tastes awful, but it works.” hahaha

        Dammit if he wasn’t right about my issues at the time.

        And modern electric toothbrushes are a game changer. Not like the truly electric (as in you plug it in) when I was a kid. I think improved brush heads and especially the built-in timer make the difference.