Simple Practices to Ensure Healthy Gums

Good oral hygiene and a healthy diet – these are the two most important things for maintaining the health of your gums. Here are some tips from Dutch Creek Dental specialists about how to achieve both:

• A rigorous cleaning regimen – brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft or medium brush and fluoride toothpaste, flossing your teeth in the evenings and swishing with an antibacterial mouthwash every day is all it takes to maintain the health of your gums. While you are cleaning your teeth, try to be gentle and efficient – any brushing and flossing that is too vigorous can have a negative impact on your teeth as well as on your gums, especially if you are already suffering from dental sensitivity;

• A proper diet rich in vitamins and minerals – consuming lots of fresh vegetables and fruits is also essential for gum health and so is the effort to limit your intake of sugar. Whatever can harm your teeth will harm your gums, too, so you should also avoid chewing on hard food;
• Regular visits to the dentist – most gum problems can be detected early by dentists during routine check-ups. Catching gum disease when it is still easy to heal is very important, so never miss a dental appointment

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