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?
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?
Yes, however part of it is technique: Flossing will probably always hurt if you are just sawing into your gums with string all the time. The idea is to use it to clear stuff off your teeth, so try to get the floss to conform to the curves of your teeth as best you can. If you’re using flossers, consider switching to regular string. They also sell flossing toothbrushes.
However you floss, try to keep it up along with regular brushing using fluoride toothpaste before bed. I brush when I wake up too.
Great advice. I’ve been using flossers lately because of a broken shoulder, and I can definitely tell that the quality of my flossing is lower than it is with regular floss. It’s also harder to be gentle.
Yeah, flossers are kind of more of an in-a-pinch solution IMO. You might try a flossing toothbrush too, hope your shoulder heals soon!