Discomfort/Pain has been there for about a week or two. It seems like my Occlusal night guard (for my grinding) makes it worse (more sharper pain). I do wear it all day. I did get a new guard today. Old one was broken and worn off.
I go to the dentist every 3 months for cleaning which includes Periodontal Maintenance:
Gingival Irrigation per Quadrant. Topical application of fluoride varnish, perio charting and application of desensitizing. Last treatment was 5/9/22.
Today dental office took X-rays and discovered tarter buildup in that area and something to do with pockets. I have had bone loss as well. I was recommended to floss better. Apparently, I wasn’t doing floss correctly meaning moving too fast and not scrubbing around the side of tooth.
I am a 44 years old male.
Any advice?
I go to the dentist every 3 months for cleaning which includes Periodontal Maintenance:
Gingival Irrigation per Quadrant. Topical application of fluoride varnish, perio charting and application of desensitizing. Last treatment was 5/9/22.
Today dental office took X-rays and discovered tarter buildup in that area and something to do with pockets. I have had bone loss as well. I was recommended to floss better. Apparently, I wasn’t doing floss correctly meaning moving too fast and not scrubbing around the side of tooth.
I am a 44 years old male.
Any advice?