Pain from Flossing
Some people experience pain when they floss. In many cases, the simple act of flossing can quickly draw blood from your gums. Should this be your experience, don’t make the mistake of using it as an excuse to stop flossing; counterintuitive as it may be, you’ll be better off muscling through the pain.
Some patients may also experience swollen gums and minor throbbing in addition to bleeding gums. Effects may differ with each patient.
Also, check with Dr. Song to see if you are flossing correctly. It may help if you learn the correct techniques of flossing.
The pain and bleeding that occurs during flossing is not going to go away if you stop flossing. If you keep up a regular, once-a-day flossing schedule, you should find that the pain and bleeding diminishes over time while your sensitive tissues become stronger. However, if your gums have already begun to succumb to gingivitis, you may need more help to overcome your problem.
Contact our Lynnwood dentist, Dr. Song, for additional information and get your dental check-up and cleaning.
