Isn't brushing the gums, hurting them?

Same here! I have really tight spaces in between most of my teeth, so I gave up. Not sure all dentists do this, but you could ask yours to fit them for you. Mine did when I asked about it and they printed out a sheet for me marking which different coloured brushes and floss to use for certain areas of my mouth. I have 5 spaces that need super tiny brushes that only dentists can buy, so I was able to purchase a pack from them directly.

​@@shannonnero I have the same case but fortunatily the most of the floss that is on sell here where I live are extra small. Idk the reason why, I guess it is because these are more fragile so it is cheaper to product.

Dentek floss has three sizes. Try Dentek floss!

When used correctly (at a separate time to brushing your teeth) mouthwash can be helpful. The problem is when it is used to replace brushing your teeth or instead of interdental cleaning with floss or interdental brushes.

@@LancashireSmiles ahhh ok I see thank you!

​@@LancashireSmileswhat do you think of using mouthwash after flossing but before brushing?

​@@swisdom9117 that is fine. The issue is when you use mouthwash immediately after brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste. My preference would be to use mouthwash at a completely separate time to brushing your teeth.

there are different thicknesses of floss. maybe the thinner ones could work

Maybe use small one or your teeth have tartar

Try the smooth ribbon floss like Oral B Satin Tape. I have really tight spaces and can’t use regular wax floss either 😅If it’s still catching on something rough and breaking, you either have a lot of tartar or root cavities under the gums.

Dentek flosses has three sizes.

Use a thinner floss, use the small ones that come with small handles or just find some thin floss.

The interdental brush is better than floss because it can cover a larger area in between your teeth. With good technique you can still do a good job with floss. Using your toothbrush on your tongue is a good substitute for a tongue scraper.

@@LancashireSmiles thank you for taking the time to reply 💜

@@LancashireSmilesi don’t agree, my metal to gue scraper was such a game changer, the first time i used it it removed all sorts of juices from my tonge, yellowish colour and helped my breath smell way better, personally brushing my tongue just doesn’t do it

It's easier for me to achieve a better clean with an electric toothbrush.

My dentist recommends I use mouthwash every night

@@lm4124 can you suggest one?

​@@lm4124listen to that guy

​@@beinganam1840Therabreath

Get an approved mouthwash from the shops. You don't want to risk your oral health with a DIY approach.

Thank you for your Replies doctor!😊

Can you suggest the mouthwash you prefer, therabreathe seems to be the leading mouthwash right now@@LancashireSmiles

Cleaning your tongue is recommended. You can do it before or after brushing.

Your dentist, a hygienist or a therapist will be able to help you with selecting the right size.

@@LancashireSmiles Therapist?

Dental therapists are part of the dental team. They are able to provide gum care and help you with interdental brush sizes.

For significant results get professional whitening from your dentist.

Nice teeth.....

Yes sugar free gum can be helpful to stimulate salivary flow.

Buy gum with xylitol, it studies it was shown to prevent cavities.

The ones that contains xylitol

It takes me 3 minutes.

It takes time if you want something good in life, using all these methods take atleast 10 mins, dont be lazy and take care of your oral health

Mouthwash is best used at a separate time to brushing your teeth. Otherwise it washes away the toothpaste from your teeth and you don't get the benefit of your toothpaste.

Fluoride toothpaste and alcohol free mouthwash. Alcohol mouthwashes makes your mouth dry and is not good for your oral health. Once you brush with a fluoride toothpaste. You rinse with a mouthwash and scrub your your toungue. Don’t forget to floss as well. I use an antiseptic mouthwash in the morning. But it was recommended to use it before brushing , then floss , then I use a different type of floss which is the water pik and then I brush and scrape my toungue. Then at night use an anticavity mouthwash ,floss and then brush my teeth and then toungue scrape. Both alcohol free and contain fluoride. Act mouthwashes and Therabreath. Also use xylitol sugar free fresh mint if I need a gum. I also take daily oral probiotics which is good for the oral health as well. It’s up to a person if they want to use antiseptic and anticavity in the same day. Antiseptics are antiginvitis mouthwashes by the way . Anticavity are different. But cannot be used at the same time only at different times in the day and once.

Fluoride toothpaste are not to rinse with water just mouthwash. If you still want to rinse with water make sure the mouthwash contains fluoride.😊