Recently, my gums and teeth have been red, swollen and hurt. I went to a new dentist a few days ago and he said my x-rays looked fine and that I need to order a hyrdrofloss machine to flush water into the tooth area. He did not clean my teeth, which I wanted him to do as he does his own cleanings. I go back to him on Monday for an impression for a night guard as I have went a few years without one but I called him today and explained that my mouth continues to hurt...his response was...did you get the hydrofloss machine yet and I said no I had not ordered yet - he said he could not clean my teeth until I start on the machine but will take a look again on Monday when I come in for my impression. Should I find a different dentist with a hygenist or do I continue to go to this guy. Isn t there something immediately that he can give me or do that will help my pain. I am flossing, brushing and using the pro health mouthwash instead of Listerine because of the alcohol may burn worse. Also, he did prescribe a flouride treatment 5,000 unit toothpaste that I do at night...I am not sure what to ask him on Monday. Should I be taking tylenol and just gently brushing my gums - even my cheeks hurt. Thank you so much for all of your help in this matter.