Why does my tooth hurt while flossing?

There are many causes behind it, but it's important that this type of tooth pain is never ignored. It's also very important that you do not stop flossing just because your teeth begin to hurt afterwards. In fact, failing to continue with your good oral hygiene practice could make the problem worse. read more

Gum disease can cause your teeth to hurt when you floss for many reasons. Going back to point #2, gum disease can cause your teeth to become sensitive. If you have a severe case of gum disease such as periodontal disease, your gums will recline and expose your teeth even further. read more

It’s September now and it’s painful to floss in between that tooth. The kind of pain I feel is like if I put an ice cube on it. Anyways after I gently pull the floss out it doesn’t hurt. I’ve never had this with my other 2 fillings. I went to my dentist and he couldn’t find anything wrong with the filling or my tooth. read more

There are two main things that could cause pain while flossing. One reason could be the technique you are using to floss. It is very important to use proper technique while flossing. You should keep the floss against the side of the tooth and come up and back down that side of the tooth and repeat. read more