Talk:Oral hygiene

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[edit] Gum care section

Could someone find a reference for this? This seems like a misconception, as putting any unnecessary pressure on the gums can damage the tissue and cause recession (as in tooth brush abrasion), therefore I think this comment should be deleted. The only "gum care" that can be used at home is the appropriate interdental cleaner for the patient (i.e. floss, wood picks, proxibrushes, etc.). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dentdude (talk • contribs) 00:44, 16 April 2008 (UTC)