“Can flossing push food into gums?”
I am a 35 year old male. I wonder if flossing can push food into gums?
8 Answers
It depends how aggressively you floss, what type of floss you use, and how much gap between your teeth is? But usually it does NOT happen.
Yes, chunks of food could inadvertently pushed below the gum line when flossing. Therefore it is always best to rinse or water-pik loose food particles from teeth before applying the floss.
No, it can not. Flossing will push food out of your gums and out from between teeth.
Flossing done after brushing should not cause food to get trapped. Switch to a water pik if you have a lot of bleeding or if gum pockets are deep and a concern.
Improper flossing can push food under the gums, especially in an already compromised gum situation.
No, if your gums are healthy, they should really be attached to the tooth. If your gums are not healthy, it will start detaching from the tooth, which can worsen over time
I hope your question means you are flossing every day. If so, good for you.
If there is food trapped between your teeth, it is already pushing into your gums. There is not enough room for both your gum and food to easily fit between your teeth.
Whenever you are aware of food being trapped between any teeth, remove it as soon as possible. Use floss, a very small wood toothpick, or a small plastic toothpick. Vigorous squishing will sometimes remove it as well.
Regular daily flossing is intended to remove soft plaque from between the teeth. The toothbrush is to remove plaque from the cheek and tongue sides of the teeth.
The best information about how to properly floss and brush is in the book:
GROWING A HEALTHY CHILD, SECRETS FROM A WISE OLD DOC.
It fully describes how to have the healthiest gums and teeth. It also teaches how to have zero new cavities. You would be well advised to secure and study a copy for your health. It has a wealth of other information as well.
If there is food trapped between your teeth, it is already pushing into your gums. There is not enough room for both your gum and food to easily fit between your teeth.
Whenever you are aware of food being trapped between any teeth, remove it as soon as possible. Use floss, a very small wood toothpick, or a small plastic toothpick. Vigorous squishing will sometimes remove it as well.
Regular daily flossing is intended to remove soft plaque from between the teeth. The toothbrush is to remove plaque from the cheek and tongue sides of the teeth.
The best information about how to properly floss and brush is in the book:
GROWING A HEALTHY CHILD, SECRETS FROM A WISE OLD DOC.
It fully describes how to have the healthiest gums and teeth. It also teaches how to have zero new cavities. You would be well advised to secure and study a copy for your health. It has a wealth of other information as well.
While it is possible to force food towards gums while flossing, it is much more likely to remove food particles by flossing properly. For instructions, ask your dental hygienist or dentist at your next visit for guidance.
