How to Prevent Gum Disease?
Periodontal or Gum Disease is a common issue we see. It’s an uncomfortable condition that can be treated and cleared up. We treat periodontal disease daily, but can you do anything at home to help?
The answer is yes, you can. There are simple ways to prevent getting periodontal disease in the first place. The team at Toothcrew is here to share our tips for keeping your gums healthy between visits.
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Gum Care at Home
Caring for your gums is easier than you think. As dentists, we recommend brushing twice daily and flossing once daily because it works. This is one of the key ways to prevent periodontal disease. Keeping your teeth and gums clean reduces your chance of developing it.
When you brush, use a toothpaste with fluoride in it. Fluoride helps to strengthen your teeth, keeping them healthy. Healthy teeth can better fight off infection or decay, so keeping your teeth and gums healthy is essential in preventing or fighting periodontal disease.
Seeing your dentist is another great way to prevent gum disease. Dentists are trained to see the early signs of gum disease. Seeing the early signs means avoiding significant discomfort and damage to our teeth and gums. Coming in for your twice-yearly cleanings gives us a chance to get your teeth and gums squeaky clean and let you know of any concerning things we may see so we can move forward with a treatment plan to nip whatever it is in the bud.
The biggest thing you can do for your gums is to keep them healthy. Bad habits like smoking, poor diet or diseased teeth make it harder to maintain healthy gums. Improving these areas means giving your gums the care they need. Coming to see the Toothcrew team is essential; we’re here to support you and your oral health goals.
Factors like underlying and genetic conditions, medications and older dental work make it harder to avoid gum disease. If you notice these are causing problems, we encourage you to see us. We’re here to treat the gum disease and keep your whole mouth healthy. We know what to look for and how we can treat it.
If you want to know how to keep your gums healthy, see the Toothcrew team!