Are your gums bleeding when you brush and floss? Are you
taking birth control? High levels of hormones can trick your body into
believing it is pregnant. With an increase in hormone levels you may be more
susceptible to bleeding and inflammation. If you are experiencing this problem,
it is best to contact your periodontist and get checked out to make sure you do
not have periodontal disease. Here are 4 other ways to protect your gums.
1.
Brush and floss regularly. There is no other way
to keep your gums healthy. Brushing and flossing prevents the buildup of
plaque.
2.
Eat healthy foods. Healthy foods tend to be
higher in water concentration which removes food from the surface of the teeth
between brushing.
3.
Visit your periodontist regularly. If you have
inflammation or if your gums are bleeding, ignoring it will not help it go
away.
4.
Know your gum health prior to going on birth
control. If you know your gums are healthy prior to going on birth control it
will allow you to compare before and after.
For more information
on healthy gums, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team today!
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