{"id":2056,"date":"2022-02-22T06:43:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T06:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog?p=2056"},"modified":"2022-02-22T06:43:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T06:43:26","slug":"preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Gum Disease with Proper Dental Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#What_is_Gum_Disease\" >What is Gum Disease?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#Top_Oral_Hygiene_Measures_to_Keep_Your_Gum_Health_in_Check\" >Top Oral Hygiene Measures to Keep Your Gum Health in Check<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#REGULAR_DENTAL_CLEANINGS\" >REGULAR DENTAL CLEANINGS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#QUIT_SMOKING\" >QUIT SMOKING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#USE_A_THERAPEUTIC_MOUTHWASH_AND_FLOSS\" >USE A THERAPEUTIC MOUTHWASH AND FLOSS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#WATCH_YOUR_DIET\" >WATCH YOUR DIET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#SCRUB_THAT_TONGUE\" >SCRUB THAT TONGUE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/preventing-gum-disease-with-proper-dental-care\/#Concluding_Thought\" >Concluding Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/periodontal-disease-treatment.html\"><strong>Gum disease<\/strong><\/a> is a common dental affliction, affecting every third person in our community. The consequences of this disease can be severe and debilitating therefore, an early start of treatment with long term treatment planning is recommended. But as they say \u201cprevention is better than cure&#8221;, good oral hygiene practices can do wonders for your gum health. They not only help maintain the hygiene of our gums but also play an important role in the treatment of gum disease. Wondering how you can improve your oral health by simple, homely measure? Read on to find the answers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/images\/resource\/gingival-flap-surgery.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gum_Disease\"><\/span>What is Gum Disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Gingivitis<\/strong>, more commonly known as Bleeding Gums is the most prevailing gum condition characterized by: swelling, redness and irritation of gums. Gingivitis is a milder form and early stage of Gum Disease called <strong>periodontitis<\/strong>. If the warning signs and initial symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/bleeding-gums-treatment-india.html\"><strong>Bleeding gums<\/strong><\/a> are ignored the disease may progress from the gums to infect the underlying bone, causing more severe and complicated outcomes such as tooth mobility, bone loss, gum recession and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/tooth-sensitivity-treatment-india.html\"><strong>tooth sensitivity<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Oral_Hygiene_Measures_to_Keep_Your_Gum_Health_in_Check\"><\/span>Top Oral Hygiene Measures to Keep Your Gum Health in Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REGULAR_DENTAL_CLEANINGS\"><\/span>REGULAR DENTAL CLEANINGS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Fix a habit of routine dental check-ups and cleanings every six months. Your hygienist or dentist can easily detect early signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/gum-depigmentation-india.html\"><strong>gum disease<\/strong><\/a> before any serious symptoms show up. Additionally, opt for dental cleanings as they are the only method to remove tartar build-up. These cleanings also remove any residual plaque missed during your oral routine. Finally, dental cleanings help reduce inflammation in gums and remove harmful bacteria- aiding in reversing the onset of gum troubles.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QUIT_SMOKING\"><\/span>QUIT SMOKING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Kick that butt because smoking is associated with the onset of gum infections. Further, it weakens your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight that infection. Also, remember that any smoker will have delayed and slow healing as compared to his healthy counterparts.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USE_A_THERAPEUTIC_MOUTHWASH_AND_FLOSS\"><\/span>USE A THERAPEUTIC MOUTHWASH AND FLOSS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Therapeutic mouthwash comes in handy if you are looking to prevent gum infection and plaque accumulation. Swishing it around the mouth helps remove the food debris between your teeth and from hard to reach areas. It can also assist in plaque reduction and reduction of gingivitis.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WATCH_YOUR_DIET\"><\/span>WATCH YOUR DIET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sticky or processed food is easier to break down by the bacteria in your mouth, resulting in faster plaque formation. Veggies like spinach and kale, on the other hand, are packed with vitamin C that helps reduce inflammation in your gums and promote healing. Onions also have antibacterial properties which help protect your gums. Therefore, changing your diet can go a long way in easing your gum troubles.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SCRUB_THAT_TONGUE\"><\/span>SCRUB THAT TONGUE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Not only your teeth and gums but your tongue also harbours bacteria, and it is the prime cause of bad breath. So, giving a gentle cleaning to your tongue with a soft-bristled brush is as essential as your routine dental care.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Thought\"><\/span>Concluding Thought<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Your Gum health plays a critical role in your overall oral care-considering it seriously and adopting habits for its betterment goes a long way in keeping those teeth bright and strong. That said, one does not need to shell out big bucks to maintain the health of those gums. A slight change in our oral routines and a little mindfulness in our diet will do the job just fine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gum disease is a common dental affliction, affecting every third person in our community. The consequences of this disease can be severe and debilitating therefore, an early start of treatment with long term treatment planning is recommended. 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