Sensitive Gums After Powerwashing

As I mentioned in a previous post, my gums and roots were super sore and sensitive right after my braces were installed. And the culprit, I believe, was the powerwashing that had to occur before the brackets could be cemented on. I was squirming in my seat in pain and terror as the cleaning instrument hit my upper back teeth. I could just picture it scrubbing away what's left of my enamel. *Shudders.* The dental technician did ask me if I was okay, and I nodded because those few seconds quickly passed. Later, I somehow forgot about this incident until it came time for me to brush my teeth. And, the same chilling pain emanated from the roots of my teeth whenever my toothbrush touched that area.

I asked Google whether receding gums can grow back, already suspecting and dreading the answer. To my dismay, multiple links confirmed that one's gums cannot grow back. The only solution, they claimed, was a graft of tissue at the gum line. Eeek. Since I'm only in my twenties, I would probably need to get the grafts repeated every decade or two. Images of dentures flashed in my mind. Thankfully, I stumbled on this Daily Mail article: Get your smile back. It promotes this new type of gel that supposedly generates gum regrowth. Much better than a gum graft, as long as it worked. I quickly searched on Amazon for Genigel, and ended up on the product page for Geningel. After browsing through the reviews and similar products, I ended up buying a Periactil gel kit.

Thankfully, my gum sensitivity decreased each day, and now I can brush my teeth without wincing. I also received my Periactil gel today. I was so excited to try it.

Some initial observations: I spread the gel around with my finger, instead of just my tongue as recommended, in order to get around my braces. The gel leaves my entire gum line with a very soothing and cooling aftereffect. It definitely feels like it's working. My breath also feels fresher, which is kind of surprising because I'm too used to freshness being accompanied by a minty taste (which this does not have). Stay tuned for more updates.