How to Care for Sensitive Gums
If you have sensitive gums then you have to take special care of them, so that they won't get worse. Sometimes this isn't easy, especially when it comes time to eat and what you have to eat is hard to chew. As you know we don't always have control over what we eat.
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Sensitive gums can be painful and you never know each day what they will be like. However, if you care for them properly you will get relief. One of the first things you need to buy is a Biotene supersoft toothbrush made specifically for sensitive gums. The bristles on the brush are really soft, so that you don't dread brushing and aren't tempted to skip it altogether.
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It's also a good idea to use gentle gum care woven floss there are many of them on the market, but I prefer Reach. You can buy it on Amazon, so it's easy to find. The regular floss hurts too much, since it's made out of nylon or teflon it's rough on the gums when they're hurting or sensitive.
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To massage gums and take some of the soreness out I use a water pik. It also cleans below the gum line and between the teeth if sensitive gums make you hesitant to floss. This way you can still get rid of the bacteria and germs that love to hide in places toothbrushes can't reach.
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If sensitive gums get really sore then use a teeth and gum gel called Kanka, it has a brush attached to use for application. I have also used baby Oragel, which is for a baby, but seems to work well for adults too.
My mother wears dentures and has sensitive sore gums, so we have used both of these products on her. As a result, she is able to eat free of pain or discomfort.
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Lastly, Sensodyne is a great product as a toothpaste and mouthwash it contains fluoride and potassium nitrate which helps if you also have sensitive teeth. Naturally, it's beneficial if you cut back/cut out food and drinks such as sugar, ice cream, coffee and other hot/cold products.
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