I wear a mouth guard every night for bruxism. More recently I have been told that I haven’t had any grinding at night. Would it be possible to just stop grinding? Also, is it also possible that i just jaw clench at night? And would that cause damage to my enamel? I do not wake up with jaw pain but I have been told by my periodontist that I have teeth wear that is consistent with my previous grinding. I also see scratches on my new night guard even though haven’t been grinding.

Just curious on cost, procedures, timeframes, just what is involved in this. My teeth are in rough shape. Almost all are broken except the front two on top and about 6 front teeth on the bottom. A few are completly broken to the gum. Not sure if any are salvageable. Would like to start the process but nervous, embarrassed, scared, etc. Any input would be helpful. This is just overwhelmingly depressing and I must do something about it. I work in the service industry so I dont have a lot of money and cant afford to take much time off but I need teeth lol.

Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing well and is staying safe. A few months ago I had a run in with some mild gingivits that required a root planing and scaling, and since then, due to my anxiety, I have been very adamant about brushing twice a day and flossing at night, even using some anti gingivitis mouthwash every so often. For some added info, I use an electric toothbrush with a pressure sensor so I don’t brush too hard. However, I still notice some gum recession with my gums peaking, even though there is no gum inflammation or bleeding when I brush or floss. So I’m not entirely sure what could be causing this recession, if anyone has some idea or information i would greatly appreciate it.

I am a student (albeit an older one at 29, yay poverty!) and can only work part-time due to pretty severe mental health issues. This barely covers my rent. I am also out of work until the school year starts because of some intense mental health treatment/ being a risk for covid. I am on my state’s medicaid plan, but can only receive up to $1500 in dental work per year starting every July 1st. I went in for a cleaning yesterday after my initial exam and was told by the hygienist before I even sat down that she wouldn’t be doing a cleaning because I have some minor bone loss at the very back molars and that I need a deep cleaning with antibiotics. This was the first I had heard of this at all and it was never even mentioned to me at my exam at the end of January. In fact, I was never given a plan by my dentist because I needed a root canal (that was cancelled due to my dentist closing and then had to have an emergency extraction because said root canal was cancelled and I wasn’t given any antibiotics and it got infected a few weeks later.) I know that I need more fillings, I just don’t know how many or any cost estimates for how much it will be taking out of my insurance. Once that $1500 is met, I can’t do anything else. I live below the poverty line and my credit is terrible from medical bills I couldn’t afford five years prior to getting on medicaid, so loans are out. I am scheduled for three fillings tomorrow which should still leave quite a bit of the benefit left, but which would you prioritize first? The deep cleaning or getting

Does it matter whether you brush or floss first? Based on several studies, yes, the right sequence can significantly improve your oral hygiene routine.

According to a research published in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP), the practice of flossing before brushing is actually the better choice. Twenty-five participants were asked to do both the “brush-floss” and the “floss-brush” sequence in two-week intervals. The results reveal that the amount of plaque was remarkably reduced using the “floss-brush” approach.

The research also showed that the “floss-brush” sequence allows increased fluoride concentration from the toothpaste to strengthen the enamel and make it resistant to decay.

Don’t toss the floss

Most people are accustomed to routine brushing twice a day but find the practice of flossing an additional chore. However, flossing your teeth should not be skipped just because your mouth feels clean after you brush.

Flossing removes plaque and food debris in between teeth which the toothbrush bristles cannot reach. When done right and practiced daily, it reduces the risk of cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal or gum disease.

Floss the right way

When you floss, make sure that you follow the steps to effectively clean out your interdental spaces.

1. Break off a portion of your dental floss (around 18 to 24 inches).
2. Coil the ends of the floss around both of your middle fingers, leaving only about 1-2 inches.
3. Hold the floss tightly using your thumb and index fingers.
4. Place the floss in between teeth, carefully sliding the floss up and down.
5. Curve the floss at the base of the tooth to form a C shape and let the floss enter the spaces between your gums and your tooth. Repeat steps from tooth to tooth, using a clean section of floss.

Sources:

Mazhari, F, Boskabady, M, Moeintaghavi, A, Habibi, A. The effect

Hey, wondering if anyone under the age of 65 has a full set of dental implants and what your experience has been? I’ve been fighting Amelogenesis imperfecta since I was a kid and most of my teeth have had root canals and have crowns now. They’re getting old and need to be replaced. I’m over it. I’m 42/f so it’s uncommon, I know.