Food Under Gum Flap. This is more likely to happen with hard chips brittle candies and other crunchy foods. If that doesnt work you could try a water pik but they can be as expensive as a quick trip to the dentist.
Food particles and bacteria can get trapped under this flap and cause a mild irritation a low-grade infection called pericoronitis and swelling. With the water flosser OFF set the pressure to the lowest setting. This is more likely to occur with meat fibers nuts and seeds.
Bacteria and food debris get trapped in the space between the tooth and the overlapping gingiva.
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can cause gum redness swelling and bleeding. Food particles and other debris may get trapped under this flap of gums and cause an initial inflammation. Floss your teeth concentrating on the area where the food is caught. Food particles and bacteria can get trapped under this flap and cause a mild irritation a low-grade infection called pericoronitis and swelling.