Hello,

I am trying to help a 40 years old friend of mine who has a problem with food getting trapped between 2 of his teeth.

When he eats, food gets trapped between 2 of his teeth and this puts pressure on the gums. The pain is relieved only if/when he flosses right after the meal.

The teeth are healthy otherwise and there is no cavity or something.

What is the most common cause of food suddenly getting trapped between teeth? (He did not have this problem before!)

Can it be due to gum recession?

What is the common treatment?

Would appreciate any feedback from dentists and other experts in this field.

THANKS