Hi. I look after my teeth by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. I even use corsodyl mouth wash. Unfortunately none of these things seem to be helping. I still have gum disease. I have been to the dentist and she says I just must be one of those people who gets lots of plaque but its only been recent months they have got so bad. My teeth had always been healthy. I am trying the best I can to look after them but now when I brush them, they are so swollen and sore. I dont know what else to do. Please help me.
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint swelling and soreness of gums is due to infection in gums leading to Gingivitis and there can be plague or calculus buildup under the gums [sublingual plaque and calculus]. With brushing the deposits over the surface of teeth can get reduced but not under the gums. So my suggestion is to get a thorough sublingual scaling done and along with it learn a proper brushing technique from your dentist. Do warm saline gargles daily and use an antiseptic mouthwash to gargle. You should always brush your teeth before sleeping at night. Eat more of fibrous fruits like carrots and apples and other hard foods. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.