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Gum problems

My gums are red,soft and receding. I just read some facts on the net that 90% of teeth removals are because of gum disease. I don't want to lose them since they are not my baby teeth.

I also don't want to go to a dentist since i am afraid of them. Seriously. I panic when i am inside them. The smell of a dentists room also scares me.

Are there any home remedies i can try. I brush my teeth twice a day. But they don't seem to do anything. I tried to floss but i keep slipping and i end up making my gums bleed. I tried some mouthwash but they seem to lose affect after a while. Seems like most of them are just useless.

Anyone here got advice for me?
Are you okay with doctors? If you are, maybe you could try them?
Reply 2
use the mouthwash cordosill i think its called
Reply 3
Sounds like scurvy. Get some vitamin C, eat some citrus fruit. Should be ok after a few days if this is the case. Yaaarr