Any tips on getting a seed stuck between teeth?

[minniecarousel]

I have a new crown all the way back in my mouth & I ate a blueberry muffin & I think there's a seed stuck. I've tried 2 different flosses & a pick. Any other suggestions? I really can't get by the dentist to have one of them dislodge it.

 

[robinb]

I would try vigorous warm salt water rinses. The salt water will help reduce the swelling in your gums. I might also take some ibuprofen for the same reason. It may take a day or two for the swelling to reduce enough for the seed to dislodge. I would also make an appointment with your dentist for Saturday or Monday just in case it doesn't come out on it's own.

 

[Micca]

Don't water it, it might grow You could try chewing something sticky like gum, just be careful with that so you don't loosen the crown.

 

[nkereina]

I've tried 2 different flosses & a pick.

Have you tried your toothbrush? Honestly, no snark or sarcasm intended! My initial go-to is always a toothpick or floss, but sometimes I have to go get my toothbrush to loosen it up. I've used gum before too. Good luck!

 

[powellrj]

Have you tried tying a knot in the floss? That is what my dentist told me to do and it almost always works.

 

[DisneyOma]

OP, the title to your thread made me laugh - and I thought why would anyone want
Any tips on getting a seed stuck between teeth?

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Really cram it in there.... Or am I taking the thread title too literally?

 

[minniecarousel]

You guys crack me up! It finally loosened. I just got a new crown and it's a little too tight. I ordered a water pick just for these occasions.

And the knot tying in the floss usually does does the trick. But I couldn't even get it between the teeth at all.