Discomfort/pain gum area near teeth

[F.I.R.E User]

For about a week or two I’ve had discomfort/mild sharp pain (not enough for me to take any pain medication) on my gums, upper right area behind teeth. The Occlusal night guard there I wear all day (for grinding) causes the pain to elevate.

Every 3 months I go to the Dentist to do cleaning which includes Periodontal Maintenance:

Gingival Irrigation - Per Quadrant
Topical Application of Flouride Varnish.
Application of Desensitizing.
Perio Charting.

Last treatment was 5/9/22.

Today, I went to my Dentist to pick up a new night guard (old was broken/worn out). Took X-Rays. Discovery: Tarter buildup and Hygienist also talked about pockets there. Apparently, my flossing technique was not good meaning I was moving too fast to get through the process. I was told by the Hygienist that I need to spend more time running the floss around the side walls of tooth to remove plaque and use warm water with salt. I also use a mouthwash to control plaque and gingivitis also with Hydrogen Peroxide oral rinse.

Any Advice?

 

[MC Rider]

I use a Water Pik Water Flosser.
Also a proxa brush.


Can't deal with the box floss or the swords.

 

[F.I.R.E User]

I use a Water Pik Water Flosser.
Also a proxa brush.


Can't deal with the box floss or the swords.

Is it less work and faster?

I use the $1 floss which comes with 100 yards. H‑E‑B brand Hill Country Essentials. It doesn’t matter what kind of floss is it right?

 

[N02L84ER]

I use a Water Pik Water Flosser.
Also a proxa brush.


Can't deal with the box floss or the swords.

+1

 

[F.I.R.E User]

I do use a automatic Colgate brush has batteries. I change them every 3 months.

 

[F.I.R.E User]

Waterpik is a supplement right?

 

[Rianne]

I cannot floss. I always think it will loosen my crowns, I have 11 of them. I use these to massage my gums and get whatever is in between my teeth out. My dentist recommended these.

https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Picks-D...locphy=9022197&hvtargid=pla-382221965186&th=1

 

[pacergal]

I have receding gums, so do a lot of tooth and gum care. I also have an implant and several crowns.
I have a sonic care rechargeable battery toothbrush and I use both regular floss and the brush flossers Riane posted.
I also have a water pik. I use warm water and add either fluoride mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide or my prescription mouthwash, depending on how sensitive my gums are or if there is any bleeding, etc. I have my water pik on the middle setting.

I also have a night guard. Just got a new one that I love. It is so much thinner and smaller than the old one. Much easier to wear and more comfortable.

I spend more time than usual flossing, not a quick swipe through just to get stuck food particles.. Because of the receding gums, I have more area prone to cavities or infection.
I have to swipe/floss up and down the side surfaces of each tooth. I use a thicker, non waxed floss. I floss every time after eating anything, and swish with water.

Good luck finding the method that works the best for you. So far, I have kept my gums from getting worse for over five years with this process.

 

[aja8888]

I cannot floss. I always think it will loosen my crowns, I have 11 of them. I use these to massage my gums and get whatever is in between my teeth out. My dentist recommended these.

https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Picks-D...locphy=9022197&hvtargid=pla-382221965186&th=1

I use pretty much the same type brush and I have 20 crowns and a few implants. Plus I use a water pick. Never anything wrong at dental cleaning time every 4 months.

I like the water pick!

 

[F.I.R.E User]

I cannot floss. I always think it will loosen my crowns, I have 11 of them. I use these to massage my gums and get whatever is in between my teeth out. My dentist recommended these.

https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Picks-D...locphy=9022197&hvtargid=pla-382221965186&th=1

If it’s a permanent crown. It will not come off.

 

[REWahoo]

If it’s a permanent crown. It will not come off.

I understand Prince Charles said the same thing about his mom...

 

[F.I.R.E User]

I have receding gums, so do a lot of tooth and gum care. I also have an implant and several crowns.
I have a sonic care rechargeable battery toothbrush and I use both regular floss and the brush flossers Riane posted.
I also have a water pik. I use warm water and add either fluoride mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide or my prescription mouthwash, depending on how sensitive my gums are or if there is any bleeding, etc. I have my water pik on the middle setting.

I also have a night guard. Just got a new one that I love. It is so much thinner and smaller than the old one. Much easier to wear and more comfortable.

I spend more time than usual flossing, not a quick swipe through just to get stuck food particles.. Because of the receding gums, I have more area prone to cavities or infection.
I have to swipe/floss up and down the side surfaces of each tooth. I use a thicker, non waxed floss. I floss every time after eating anything, and swish with water.

Good luck finding the method that works the best for you. So far, I have kept my gums from getting worse for over five years with this process.

Looks like I will have to floss throughly and after each meal. I have felt better since yesterday. Let’s see if this continues to help me.

I use pretty much the same type brush and I have 20 crowns and a few implants. Plus I use a water pick. Never anything wrong at dental cleaning time every 4 months.

I like the water pick!

What kind of work do you get done there?

I understand Prince Charles said the same thing about his mom...

Temp may come off.

 

[aja8888]

What kind of work do you get done there?

Old fillings were falling out (military installed!) after 40 + years. Lower teeth worn down, front two uppers were broken in a car wreck many years ago and posts were getting loose. In other words, complete rebuild of my teeth over a three year period. Expensive!

 

[Walt34]

Old fillings were falling out (military installed!) after 40 + years.

I know nothing of military medical care but I've also had a couple/three 30-40 year-old fillings replaced. They were installed by a dentist who by all accounts did excellent work but they never claimed the fillings have a lifetime guarantee. Apparently they do wear out.

 

[aja8888]

I know nothing of military medical care but I've also had a couple/three 30-40 year-old fillings replaced. They were installed by a dentist who by all accounts did excellent work but they never claimed the fillings have a lifetime guarantee. Apparently they do wear out.

The old ones did, the new ones...probably never.

 

[F.I.R.E User]

Old fillings were falling out (military installed!) after 40 + years. Lower teeth worn down, front two uppers were broken in a car wreck many years ago and posts were getting loose. In other words, complete rebuild of my teeth over a three year period. Expensive!

You had insurance from VA pay for it?

I know nothing of military medical care but I've also had a couple/three 30-40 year-old fillings replaced. They were installed by a dentist who by all accounts did excellent work but they never claimed the fillings have a lifetime guarantee. Apparently they do wear out.

Depends on what you were chewing and how often.

The old ones did, the new ones...probably never.

Ok.

 

[REWahoo]

If it’s a permanent crown. It will not come off.

I understand Prince Charles said the same thing about his mom...

Temp may come off.

Hers hasn't budged in 70 years.

 

[F.I.R.E User]

Hers hasn't budged in 70 years.

I see what you did there.

 

[aja8888]

You had insurance from VA pay for it?

Ha, ha! No, Medicare only and it paid $0.0.

 

[F.I.R.E User]

Ha, ha! No, Medicare only and it paid $0.0.

Why wouldn’t Medicare pay for it?

 

[aja8888]

Why wouldn’t Medicare pay for it?

Medicare doesn't cover dental work, eyeglasses/contacts/hearing aids....nothing above the neck. (Isn't that great?)

And 3rd party dental plans cover about as much as the annual premium.

 

[Rianne]

If it’s a permanent crown. It will not come off.

Probably, my own paranoia. One of the crowns I've had since I was 12 yrs. old. The rest are pretty old too.

 

[aja8888]

Probably, my own paranoia. One of the crowns I've had since I was 12 yrs. old. The rest are pretty old too.

My dentist told me there is no way I could pull a crown off with the type of adhesive they use,

 

[MC Rider]

My dentist told me there is no way I could pull a crown off with the type of adhesive they use,

 

[F.I.R.E User]

Probably, my own paranoia. One of the crowns I've had since I was 12 yrs. old. The rest are pretty old too.

My dentist told me there is no way I could pull a crown off with the type of adhesive they use,

Right it will not come off.