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The dentist. Dun Dun Dunnnnn! It seems I always hear that dreaded tune whenever I just THINK about going to the dentist. Lucky for me I have a dentist I love but when I moved it was in the back of my mind that I was never going to find one that put me at ease. I’ve always been worried about my teeth and dental health since my mom had issues at a very young age. I’m no spring chicken, being in my 30’s, and I worry about my health quite often. Every time I go I cringe if I have a cavity because I don’t want to disappoint my dentist!
Did you know that about half of Americans 30 and older have gum disease? WAIT! But what is gum disease and why should I worry about it? The two main categories of gum disease are Gingivitis (build up of dental plaque) and periodontitis (destruction of tissue around teeth) which can range from mild to severe. Gum disease can change the appearance of your mouth and weakens support for your teeth and it can also be linked to diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses. The main cause of inflammation in the gums is an accumulation of dental plaque, which can cause tooth loss, receding gums, tooth sensitivity and pain. Sunstar GUM is launching the Why Do #YourGumsMatter campaign to promote healthy gums!
Look at this video from GUM Brand that shows why gum health is important!
I’ve listed 5 tips to help your family prevent gum disease:
- See your dentist on a regular basis. Most recommend twice a year but if you think you have a cavity or sensitivity go anytime!
- TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THE DENTIST!! A lot of pediatric dentists have FREE checkups for kids under 24-36 months. I had no clue about this until I called for my oldest son regarding his front tooth that was bruised. These programs are in place to help your kids get acquainted with their dentist and to have a good experience.
- Floss BEFORE you brush and at least twice a day. This is a tip from my dentist. He also told me to just keep one of the flossers right next to my chair at night and just pick it up and floss while I watch tv.
- Eat a balanced diet. You know, follow the food pyramid and don’t eat junk. If you do then make sure to brush and floss afterwards of course.
- Don’t smoke. Need another reason to quit? Not only does smoking stain your teeth, smokers are at a greater risk of developing periodontal disease.
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Great Blog! Dental hygiene the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy, as by regular brushing and flossing and preventive dental care. Thanks for sharing this post its really helpful.
Thanks for sharing the post. I have gum bleeding problem since last two months, hope your tips will help me.
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I appreciate your tips to prevent gum disease. I like how you emphasize that smoking increases the risk of having periodontal disease. If ever, I would like to schedule a meeting with a dental expert because my son started smoking, we could use the help.
It was interesting to read that a lot of dentists offer free checkups to kids under 3 years old. My nephew is starting to get his teeth in so my sister has been wondering about when to take him to the dentist. I’ll be sure to let her know that there are options out there for her kid to get checked!
Mixing some baking soda into your brushing routine a few times a week is good for your gums. Even rinsing your mouth out with baking soda and water from time to time can help protect your teeth and gums from bacteria. – St.Albert Dentist
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This is some really good information about gum disease. I liked that you explained that you should eat a balanced diet if you want to keep your gums healthy. That is good for me to know because my gums have been really bothering me lately.
In addition to brushing and flossing, I use a mouthwash.
I brush my floss and brush my teeth/gum after every meal and visit my dental every six months for a checkup.
I floss and brush every day!! I also use mouthwash at before bed to kill germs and bacteria!
I floss and have a cleaning scheduled on 6/2 🙂
I floss every night before brushing.
I try to floss every day and brush twice a day.
I try to remember to floss daily. I brush for the full 2 minutes and sometimes longer and make sure I target my gums too!
I brush my teeth daily and floss
I brush, use dental floss and then a mouth wash.
Thank you!
I use Ellie Phillips Kiss your dentist goodbye mouth care system.