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How to brush an irritated area

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Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental

Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.

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How to brush an irritated area

by jwc123, Jan 25, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: irritable

After irritating the gumline above a tooth during brushing, what is the proper way to brush that tooth in the future (next few days or so) to allow the gums to heal. Should the having the bristles come in contact with the gums be avoided?

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by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.

, Jan 26, 2006 12:00AM

I would try to avoid that area until it heals . I would also be interested in finding out why that area has become irritated and if it is a chronic problem what can be done about it.

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by mike1105, Jan 25, 2006 12:00AM

you should always use a soft bristle toothbrush. rinse for a few days w warm salt water 3 x per day. brush very gently in that area. a simple irritation should heal fine.

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