Your lifestyle can have a big impact on the health of your gums, including your diet, age, and oral care.
Do bleeding gums get in the way if you brush your teeth well? Does the sensitivity in your teeth prevent you from eating your favorite ice cream? Are you not smiling because you are aware of your swollen gums?
The comprehensive solution to all your problems is to improve the health of your gums! Celebrated dentist Kshama Chandan, founder of House of Tooth in Mumbai, shares everyday gum tips.
Healthy gums are pink and firm, do not bleed, and fit comfortably around the teeth. Your lifestyle can have a big impact on the health of your gums, including your diet, age, and oral care. How to know if your gums are healthy? “If your gums are tender, swollen, red, or bleeding, this is an indication that your gums aren’t as healthy as they should be,” says Chandan.
Here are some tips:
- brush your teeth properly
- Brushing is the key to a healthy mouth and gums.
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a semi-soft toothbrush and use fluoride toothpaste.
- Change your toothbrush every few months.
Floss every day
Flossing every day helps loosen food that is stuck between the teeth and therefore causes gum irritation. It also helps remove plaque from areas that are hard for the brush to reach. If food and plaque remain in this area for a long time, this leads to a buildup of bacteria that cannot be removed by regular brushing. You can make an appointment with your dentist to get rid of this stubborn layer of tartar.
Give up smoking
Smoking and other tobacco products like paan, gutka etc. lead to gum disease. Tobacco also limits blood flow, making it difficult for a wound to heal quickly. Making sure you quit smoking should be your first priority if you suffer from bleeding gums.
look what you are eating
We all know that any food we eat has an impact on our health. Foods that are high in sugar are more likely to cause tooth decay. While healthy vegetables and protein are good for oral health. Adding vitamins and minerals to your diet also helps improve your oral health.
Periodic dental check-ups
Dental checkups include a mouth cleaning. Getting a professional dental cleaning is the only way to remove tartar from your teeth. Professional cleaning also helps remove plaque that cannot be removed by normal tooth brushing.
Here are some tips and tricks to keep your oral health in your A1 game.
(Entries: IANS)
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