How do I prevent food from getting stuck between my teeth?

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1. What is stuck between your teeth?
2. Do you feel stains or calculus?

If yes, go for scaling and root planing. If you think it is a cavity where food is stuck, then you need a dental filling.

Kindly attach a photo and tell the chief complaint.

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Kindly tell me.

1. Could you please take a picture and send it to get a clear idea of your problem?
2. Is there any pain or itching?

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From your statement, I guess you have developed a periodontal pocket. It would help if you visited a dentist near you to get it treated. Till that time, I would suggest you use mouthwash and a gel for gums to ease your discomfort.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

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A periodontal pocket is the sequelae of infection of gums. When the gingiva loses attachment from the tooth, then a pocket develops, where food lodges. This results in infection, inflammation, and pain.

As you told me that you feel something is stuck between the teeth and there is an ache in the gums while brushing, those symptoms make a diagnosis of a periodontal pocket.

I suggest you use the mouthwash and gel and visit your dentist to get your periodontal pocket cleaned up and then keep using mouthwash and gel for atleast three weeks. Because after cleaning the pocket, it takes whole three weeks for the gums to heal.

You should use the mouthwash after diluting it with water, and apply the gel twice a day in the affected area with your clean finger in the morning and night after having food and leave it for 15 minutes.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.