“Can flossing cause gum pain?”
I have gum pain after flossing. Can flossing cause gum pain?
4 Answers
Gum disease causes gum pain.
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If you are flossing and experiencing pain its most likely that you already have a gum issue but are unaware of it until you floss. Flossing is not the source of your problem. Flossing helps prevent problems.
Flossing too aggressively (sawing motion) can cause inflammation and in severe long term cases tooth structure loss and bone loss…so be gentle- you’re only trying to tackle the plaque.
yes it can hurt the gums. What needs to be done is pull the floss toward each tooth seperatly. The gums will hurt if you don't pull the floss towards the tooth. You need to go under the gums not cut the gums.
