Do
you have healthy gums? Or do your gums bleed when you floss? The unfortunate
part about gum disease is that people often do not know when they have
periodontal disease until the disease has set in and your gums are swollen and
bleeding. At this stage it may require more expensive treatment, you may lose a
tooth, or it may take several treatments in order to get your smile back on
track.
While
you may have plaque underneath your gum tissue that is causing inflammation and
other problems, you may not know it until it is too late. Dr. Denine Rice
recommends these 5 steps to keep your gums healthy and to stop periodontal
disease in its tracks.
- Brush and floss everyday. This is a no brainer and there is no other activity that can remove food from between the teeth the same way. Yet, millions of Americans skip this important step everyday.
2.
Eat healthy food. Food that is high in water concentration and low in
carbohydrates helps remove food from between the teeth in between brushing and
flossing. The longer that food stays on your teeth the more problems that can
occur.
3.
Visit your periodontist on a regular basis. If your gums are bleeding or swollen
visit the periodontist in order to get a good read on what is going on with
your gums. Don’t wait until your teeth are loose and your gums are sensitive.
Visit your dentist every six months to keep your gums healthy.
4.
Drink water and avoid soda. The sugar content in soda can add to the problems
that cause periodontal disease. Drinking water can help remove food from the
teeth, decreasing your risk of periodontal disease.
5.
Use a Waterpik plus flossing. A Waterpik can help to remove any remaining food
that is deep below the gum line that flossing is not able to reach. Once you
have flossed, use your Waterpik and ensure your gums are getting the treatment
they deserve.
Your gums can last a
lifetime. You just have to spend time taking care of them. For more tips on how
to keep your gums healthy, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.
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