Kin Toothbrush Medium (White)

Kin Laboratories has a wide range of specific dental brushes and accessories for each age and need. Kin Toothbrush Medium (White) small, triangular-shaped head allows easily reaching any space. Anatomical handle with grooves that allow handling it comfortably. It features a protective cap. The medium hardness of its bristles makes it an ideal toothbrush for daily oral hygiene.

How to brush your teeth without damaging your gums?

Due to multiple causes, gums can suffer from hypersensitivity, which makes them much more vulnerable to external factors. Whether due to insufficient care and cleaning, some kind of illness, or after having undergone a deep dental cleaning, it is necessary to learn how to brush your teeth without damaging the gums so that their condition improves little by little. 

Sensitive gums, which are inflamed or bleeding, gradually improve over time. Meanwhile, it is essential to provide them with the greatest care in times of vulnerability.

What is gingival sensitivity?

Gingival sensitivity is the increased sensation of discomfort and pain in the gums due to inflammation of the soft tissue that covers the tooth. This corresponds specifically to a symptom of gingivitis, an infection of the gums that causes irritation, redness and inflammation of the gums. 

The main cause of gingivitis, and therefore the appearance of sensitive gums, is poor oral hygiene, which favors the accumulation of tartar and the formation of dental plaque under the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth. 

The longer dental plaque remains on the teeth, the more advanced the gum infection will be. Over time, gingivitis causes inflammation and bleeding, and can lead to periodontitis, one of the main causes of tooth loss in the patient . 

How to brush your teeth with sensitive gums?

People with sensitive gums are more likely to experience discomfort while brushing. However, oral hygiene is of the utmost importance, and should be carried out with the same consistency as a person with good gingival health. 

Following the proper guidelines, the pain caused by the sensitivity of the gums will be less or practically nil. It is very important to use a specific technique and accessories so that the gums do not hurt or bleed during brushing. 

If you have sensitive gums, preferably use a soft or extra-soft gum or bristle brush, with a handle that allows you to hold it firmly. The toothpaste must be fluorinated, and in some cases, specific to treat dental sensitivity. 

In addition to toothpaste and a brush, complete oral hygiene includes the use of dental floss, interdental brushes and mouthwash. The latter may contain chlorhexidine for the treatment of gingivitis, following the recommendation of your dentist or hygienist.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, often accompanied by bleeding during brushing and bad breath.

This occurs when dental biofilm is not properly removed by brushing. Bacteria accumulate between the tooth and the gum, penetrating the inside of the tooth and causing an infection.

Periodontitis

As gingivitis progresses, inflammation of the periodontal tissues occurs. That is, the infection spreads to the ligaments and bone where the teeth are lodged, gradually loosening and even falling out completely.

Although the signs and symptoms of periodontitis are similar to those of gingivitis, other signs and symptoms include receding gums, severe pain when the gums are touched, and teeth that are highly mobile.

When you get to this point it is very difficult to restore the health of the gums. For this reason, dental experts insist on the importance of gingival care in oral health, to prevent any type of infection.