Long in the tooth

I have a water flosser and use interdental brushes, due to RA and Sjogrens syndrome to try and prevent gum disease. I also see the hygienist every three months to help keep problems at bay.
I too use prescription toothpaste.
Try and stick with your regime. I have just lost a front tooth, no decay, it just died, because I have had no dental appointments due to shielding.

I agree about a water flosser. They're brilliant. However, my hygienist says it isn't the gums, it's the bone loss. Not sure what this is, but my teeth are becoming loose and eventually I will need dentures. I think as we get older, depending on our genetic make-up, it's just a matter of time.

I think they will improve if you don't smoke and keep cleaning between the teeth rather than just brushing. I find a water flosser is brilliant for removing food particles and less of a pain than the little brushes. There was a thread about water flossers a while back.