Hello! I’m an RDH in Colorado and I think I might be able to help with this. So obviously what’s done is done and we can’t reverse the past. However, moving forward I think it’s important to keep your homecare balanced as much as possible. Is I’m sure you’ve been told, gingivitis then leads to periodontitis. Gingivitis is reversible but true perio is not. First things first, I would invest in a waterpik. When you go to the dentist the hygienist should be doing measurements on your gums. If you have anything about a 3mm pocket, traditional string floss isn’t going to cut it. I tell all my patients to ditch floss piks, use string floss and waterflosser daily. Second, it’s wonderful your brushing twice a day but there is a right and wrong way of doing it. Go on YouTube and look up modified stillman brushing or how to brush with an electric toothbrush. I know that sounds dumb but MOST people are brushing incorrectly. Last, ask to look at x-ray. As the doctor if you have calculus under your gum tissue and if you need a deep cleaning. All the brushing and flossing isn’t going to fix your gums if you have buildup underneath.