Important Details About: Brushing, Flossing, And Discomfort

Posted by Dental Centre of Conroe

You know the plan. If you want a healthy smile, then you should brush twice a day! If you want amazing oral health, then you should also floss once a day. If you want a smile that stays healthy and doesn’t fall victim to the beginnings of any type of disease or functional problems, then your prevention should be completed with visits to see our team for checkups and cleanings! Yep, you’ve got it all down pat. However, what if you’re going along, enjoying your smile care, and suddenly your dental hygiene doesn’t feel so good? What’s happening? Do you wait until your usually scheduled visit with our Conroe, TX team or see us soon? Let’s run through the particulars.

Pain Usually Indicates A Problem

There is some sort of problem occurring if your brushing or flossing hurts. What could it be? In general, it could be you. Or, it could be a problem with your smile health. If it’s you, the pain is happening because you’re being too intense with your motions and pressing too hard. Be gentle. See if this improves the issue. Otherwise, it is likely an issue with your oral health, such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, infection, etc.

Schedule An Extra Checkup ASAP

So, you know something is wrong with your smile because dental hygiene hasn’t been feeling so good lately. What do you do? We suggest you contact our team to let us know you need to come in for a dental checkup. If you were to wait for your six-month visit and it’s not just around the corner, this might be too long. Pain is our signal that we need to see you ASAP, in case you need immediately treatment.

Advice Or Treatment Will Solve The Concern

Remember, we can fix the problem! You can say hello to comfortable dental hygiene again, once we either provide you with treatment to fix the source of your discomfort or once we provide you with necessary advice.

Keep Going With Usual Prevention

So, now what, you wonder? Do you keep going with preventive care as usual? Our team reminds you that yes, of course, you continue brushing, flossing, and seeing us. If we provided you with any suggestions for improved dental care, add them into the mix. Your smile will remain in lovely condition as a result.

See Us If Dental Hygiene Hurts

Never ignore pain, including that associated with your dental hygiene. Remember that discomfort is usually letting you know that you need some type of change or professional care, so schedule a checkup! Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and the neighboring communities.