I've been dealing with gum issues for years, tried all the usual stuff like flossing religiously, special mouthwashes, you name it. But recently, I started working closely with my dentist and tweaking my diet a bit (less sugar, more greens, boring I know lol). And honestly, it's made a huge difference. My gums don't bleed anymore, and my dentist was actually impressed last visit, which never happens. Curious if anyone else has had similar success stories or found something else that worked wonders?
Totally relate to this. Had gum issues myself for ages, and honestly, I thought flossing and mouthwash were enough too. But turns out, diet really does play a bigger role than I realized. I started cutting back on sugary drinks (goodbye soda, my wallet thanks me too lol) and added more crunchy veggies like carrots and celery—cheap and easy snacks. Also, I switched to a softer toothbrush after my dentist mentioned I was brushing way too hard. Took a bit of getting used to, but it helped a ton with sensitivity and bleeding.
One other thing that surprised me was drinking more water throughout the day. Sounds basic, but it keeps your mouth from drying out, which apparently helps your gums stay healthier. Anyway, glad you're seeing improvements—it's such a relief when your dentist finally gives you good news, right?
"Also, I switched to a softer toothbrush after my dentist mentioned I was brushing way too hard."
Glad you mentioned this—I used to think harder brushing meant cleaner teeth too, until my dentist pointed out the damage I was doing. Switching brushes made a noticeable difference for me as well. Curious if anyone else found that stress or sleep quality affected their gum health? I've noticed when I'm stressed or sleeping poorly, my gums seem more sensitive...maybe it's just me though.
I've definitely noticed stress messing with my gums too. Thought I was imagining it at first, but after a particularly rough month at work, my gums were noticeably more irritated and sensitive. Sleep quality might be related too—poor sleep seems to make everything worse, doesn't it? I haven't found any solid research on this yet, but it makes sense that stress hormones or inflammation could play a role...maybe worth looking into further.
