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A member asked:

I have a week till i can see a dentist, what can i do to stop my gums getting any redder or swollen, and instead help them. ?

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Floss every day: Do your absolute best work during toothbrushing time: Brush, floss, use a tongue scraper, and IF you've done all that use mouth rinse too. Your dentist or hygienist may have given you additional hygiene products to use; if so, you know what to do ;)

Answered 6/28/2016

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