Change in space between teeth after procedure

[SarahR]

I’m finding it almost impossible to floss between teeth I was able to floss between a week ago. Last week I had a hygienist appointment and either polishing strips or interproximal strips were used between some of my lower front teeth. The gap has closed between some of the nearby teeth and I think it’s putting my teeth under pressure.
Does anyone know why this might happen?

 

[Dr M]

I don't think the teeth would have shifted so much that you won't be able to floss inbetween them. Try and used waxed floss if you have very tight contacts.

 

[SarahR]

It’s not just that the gap has closed, the angle of the tooth has changed. I’m very used to how my teeth usually feel as I have flossed my teeth every day for decades. I’m struggling to get floss in where I wasn’t before. I’m wondering if part of the sensitivity is to do with teeth shifting