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I’m genuinely so upset about my gums and teeth. I brush 3x a day if I’m home for lunch and I chew xylitol gum and use interdental brushes when I’m out. I floss nearly every day and I use mouthwash and I’m GOOD!!! but my fucking gums are still receding😭😭
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Anonymous 7w

There’s a chance you’re over brushing, using a toothbrush that’s too stiff, or brushing too hard

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Anonymous 7w

yes you might be over brushing mane

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Anonymous 7w

maybe just brush in the morning and afternoon?

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Anonymous 7w

definitely go back to the dentist and try to find a better solution? i’m sorry you’re experiencing that, that really sucks

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Anonymous 7w

can be genetic too

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Anonymous 7w

Brush and floss 2x a day, and I heard mouthwash is pretty bad for you to use daily

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Anonymous 7w

Try an electric toothbrush, it will prevent you from overbrushing if that’s what you’re doing now

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 7w

I have a soft toothbrush from the dentist :( I don’t think I brush too hard because I’ve been scared about my gums for 4 years but maybe :( I try so hard to do it right and my two front teeth are starting to be sensitive and I’m so scared

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 7w

I might be doing it too hard but the dentist said every time after eating is good. I don’t know😭😭 What’s so stupid is I have a permanent retainer on the top so it’s harder for me to floss and the gums are way better up there!!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 7w

I do most days but like weekend I do 3x. Gum otherwise. They recommend the gum or mints

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 7w

Alcohol mouthwash for sure but they told me to use this one 😩

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 7w

I went yesterday that’s why I’m freaked out😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 7w

Weirdly my parents do not have this problem but yeah I think I was just set up bad

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 7w

Like right after eating?? I’m Not gonna pretend I’m a dentist, however I do know you need to wait at least an hour after eating before brushing because it can wear down the enamel and can do more harm than good. I also don’t know if you’re doing this but don’t drink/eat anything, including water, for half an hour after you brush. You want the toothpaste to sit on your teeth and do its job after you brush

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 7w

No not right after I know you have to wait

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 7w

I’ve never had a cavity like they said the problem is just my gums and I just have to floss more 😩 it’s so stupid because it feels like the rest of it doesn’t matter

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