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What could cause gum swelling after using a flosser?
I have gum swelling after using a flosser. What could cause gum swelling after using a flosser?
4 Answers
Usually it's being too aggressive with the flosser. Always try to bend the floss into a "C" shape around the contours of the tooth. Just moving it up and down can cut right through the gingival triangle. This hurts, swells, and takes a few days to heal.
Swelling may be caused by improper use of the flosser or driving debris into the area causing a periodontal abscess.
Continue flossing and this will eventually stop.
You have probably irritated your gums by pushing on them too hard.
Dr.Caroline / Your Dental Spa