Ingrid Bauer/Jean-Claude Catry <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > The two subjects on SAD have had cavities/ gum/ dental problems despite a > strict and thorough brushing/ flossing regimen. I have gum problems and things got worse when a dental hygienist did a deep cleaning of the teeth, she went under the gums and they never healed since . I have the feeling too that brushing my teeths are agravating the problem by disturbing the gums . jean-claude Wow, this discussion - like so many here! - is VERY interesting! Scary, too, because I have only recently realised that I have some gum recession which seems to have appeared and progressed unduly fast over some years, since first purchasing the Oral B -Braun electric toothbrush (followed up the the latest 3- version when it appeared). This is meant to be the BEST plaque- removal system, by far, with its circular action which gets under the gumline - highly recommended by dentists, "gentle" end- rounded bristles etc! Well, it was only when I read a consumer report recently comparing different electric toothbrushes - where some testers said they felt the action of the Braun model was grinding away at their gums too much - that I started to have severe doubts and worries, wonering if the gum recession can be reversed by stopping everything and brushing from the gums in an "onto-the-teeth" direction ONLY (I once heard someone say they think this helps) using a manual toothbrush! My doubts DO seem to be confirmed by what you all are saying! Any thoughts about reversal of gum recession, anyone?