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> I brush, floss, use the pipe cleaners for between teeth, and run one of those pointy rubber things along the gum line, and still get gingivitis. My dentist says there's nothing more I can do about it.

I am not a dentist but have similar issues:

Consider wearing a mouthguard at night? Grinding teeth during sleep can contribute hugely to bone loss.

Also make sure you're using the rubbertip correctly. It's supposed to massage the gum with the flat part, not poke with the pointy part.



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