6 Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums
1.Brush your teeth and your gums: This is one of the easiest gum health tips you can follow at home and Brushing your teeth isn’t just about removing plaque from the surface of your pearly whites. It’s also about removing plaque from your gums, and any other buildup you might find there.
2. floss: According to the American Dental Association it is recommended you floss, or clean between your teeth, once a day.i Bacteria can linger between your teeth even if you’ve thoroughly brushed. Flossing really helps target the bacteria that might be hiding under the gum line. Doing this daily can help reduce any bacterial buildup.
3.Maintain a healthy diet: Maintaining a healthy diet is also an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums . While this might be easily overlooked by some, the starchy and sugar-filled treats we enjoy munching help feed the bacteria in your mouth and can lead to gum disease or tooth decay. Foods you might consider adding to your diet if you don’t already include
4. Avoid Smoking, Chewing Tobacco, & Alcohol
Smoking is one of the most detrimental habits to your oral health. Smoking causes tooth discoloration, plaque/tartar build-up, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer. Plus, it reduces your mouth’s ability to heal after an injury.
5. Keep your teeth safe: Remember these Your teeth are priceless. While it may be tempting to use your teeth for practical uses such as opening sauce packets or even chewing on a pen cap while you try to concentrate, these actions can wear down your teeth over time, or worse, cause injury. Many people experience tooth chipping or breaking due to this form of misuse.
6. See Dentist Every 6 Months
We recommend you have a teeth cleaning and oral examination every 6 months to protect your oral health. During a teeth cleaning, one of our dental hygienists will be able to gently scrape away plaque and tartar. Once plaque hardens into tartar, it can only be removed by a dental professional. Left untreated, tartar buildup increases your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Always takes health of your gums and help you adopt good oral hygiene habits to protect you from gum disease.
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