HMB6899
09-08-2005, 11:06 AM
I can't believe I am asking this, but what is the proper brushing technique with a Crest Spinbrush? I think I have been damaging my own gums! I was brushing w/the toothbrush parallel (vertically) to my tooth, with the rotating bristles at the gum/top of tooth. My gums have become sore and my dentist said they're inflammed but isn't concerned it's gingivitis and hasn't referred me to a periodontist. I was just there (at the DDS) a week and a half ago. Should I be holding the brush like a manual one? And should I be angling it up towards the gums?
Also, any recommendations for getting my gums healthier? Like I said, my DDS doesn't seem concerned but I would like to reduce the redness/soreness. Right now I am brushing three times a day with Colgate Total, flossing twice, using a gum stimulator and Listerine twice (morning and night). Gingivitis and gum disease run in my family.
Thanks for your help!
Also, any recommendations for getting my gums healthier? Like I said, my DDS doesn't seem concerned but I would like to reduce the redness/soreness. Right now I am brushing three times a day with Colgate Total, flossing twice, using a gum stimulator and Listerine twice (morning and night). Gingivitis and gum disease run in my family.
Thanks for your help!
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chatty8484
09-08-2005, 03:29 PM
Hi,
I don't know the proper technique for brushing with a Spinbrush but I have heard over brushing can cause problems. Maybe ask your dentist or go in with your toothbrush and see if they can show you physically how to use it properly:)
No question is a stupid question, we don't know till we ask, you should see some of the questions I ask, lol;)
Good luck:)
chatty
I don't know the proper technique for brushing with a Spinbrush but I have heard over brushing can cause problems. Maybe ask your dentist or go in with your toothbrush and see if they can show you physically how to use it properly:)
No question is a stupid question, we don't know till we ask, you should see some of the questions I ask, lol;)
Good luck:)
chatty
awm38
09-08-2005, 04:23 PM
Maybe youre doing too much brushing and flossing? I think twice a day and floss once a day is enough, also, dont use too much pressure when youre brushing:)
HMB6899
09-08-2005, 05:21 PM
Thanks for the replies. One more question - my mouth has been really dry for the past two days. Could this be caused by using Listerine twice a day?
awm38
09-08-2005, 05:33 PM
Could be......listerine has alot of alcohol in it.
maree_uk
09-08-2005, 06:17 PM
is that a sonic brush? ive never heard of that brush but sonic ones are very harsh