5 Ways To Keep Your Gums Healthy

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5 Ways To Keep Your Gums Healthy

• In the matter of oral health, gums are as
  important as the teeth. Gums are essentially
• the protective structures that keep the teeth
  safe and in place. They are composed of soft
  tissues that are attached to the bony portion of
  the tooth and protect the mouth against
  bacterial invasion. Healthy gums are important to
  maintain oral health and prevent infections.
• Table of contents
• Feel free to skip ahead if one topic catches your
  eye
• Why Is Gum Health So Important?
• 5 ways to prevent gum diseases
• Which vitamin is considered good for gums?
• When to see a doctor?
• Takeaway
• Why Is Gum Health So Important?

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• Gum health goes much beyond the mouth and its
  influence on general health is
• profound. Bad oral / gum health may contribute to
  any of these conditions
• Heart disease- Studies show that an Infection in
  your gums increases the risk of blockages in the
  arteries and exacerbates the existing cardiac
  diagnosis.
• Stroke- The blocked arteries increase the risk of
  stroke.
• Respiratory infection- Infection causing
  organisms that invade the oral cavity extend to
  the respiratory system and cause infections such
  as pneumonia.
• Increases the chances of a preterm birth- A
  prenatal woman who does not have healthy gums
  during pregnancy has a higher chance of preterm
  delivery and a
• lower birth weight baby.
• Diabetes- Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level
  is difficult in diabetics with gum disease.
• Periodontal or gum disease is most often caused
  by
• Poor oral hygiene Inadequate / improper
  brushing and flossing
• Smoking
• Hormonal influences such as pregnancy, menopause,
  menstruation may negatively impact healthy gums
• Diabetes
• A positive family history of dental conditions

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• Deficiency of Vitamin C- known as scurvy that may
  cause bleeding gums , further infections and
  eventual loss Coffee, tea
• Alcohol intake dries out your saliva. The saliva
  helps to protect against recurring gum
  infections. When the mouth is dry, the
  possibility of catching an infectious condition
  is higher.
• Carbonated beverages such as soda also dry out
  the mouth and release acids that are damaging to
  the gums and responsible for accelerating gum
  damage
• Fruits that are acidic and their juices
• Cold foods such as ice cream contain excess sugar
  that sticks to gums and
• releases acids causing gum damage. The icy
  temperature further irritates the sensitive gums
  and cause exposed dental roots to wear off
• Biting on acidic fruits and vegetables such as
  tomatoes, oranges, lemons etc exposes the gum
  tissue to direct acid contact.
• You must keep these things in mind if you are
  concerned about how to fix unhealthy gums

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• 5 ways to prevent gum diseases
• Once gum disease has progressed to a severe
  stage, it is not possible to revert it to a
  healthy condition. So it is imperative to detect
  it early and follow a routine before it worsens.
• One of the most common healthy gums tips you will
  hear is to brush your teeth twice daily
• Flossing prevents plaque build-up and decreases
  the chances of periodontal disease
• Quit smoking Smoking causes tartar that creates
  more space in the gums to trap the bacteria.
  This becomes challenging for the body to fight
  the bacteria. If the condition worsens, more
  bone is lost as the disease progresses.
• Stay on schedule with professional dental
  cleaning- This helps to detect early signs of
  gum disease and receive treatment on time
• Fluoride toothpaste- Using toothpaste with
  fluoride is your answer to how to keep healthy
  gums. The fluoride helps to clear the bacterial
  build-up , fights cavities, and replenish the
  acid damage caused to the tooth
• Natural remedies for healthy gums include a
  healthy diet, oil pulling, intake of foods such
  as cranberries, gargling with salt water to rinse
  off accumulated food debris, etc, vitamin
  supplements are some healthy gums tips that you
  can use
• Which vitamin is considered good for the gums?
• If you are looking for ways on how to strengthen
  gums naturally, these will help.
• Vitamin C is very important to maintain gum
  health, maintain general immunity and prevent
  infections. So include Vitamin C rich foods in
  moderation.
• It helps to retain the collagen levels that
  preserves the structural integrity of the gums
• Vitamin D is known to activate the bodys self
  defense mechanisms and protect against gum
  infection and inflammation
• Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in wound healing
  and maintaining normal blood cell development .
  This vitamin helps to prevent aggravation of gum
  disease and prevents periodontitis to a great
  extent

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• Keeping these tips for healthy teeth and gums in
  mind will help to prevent gum disease
• to a great extent.
• When to see a doctor?
• If you notice any of the following, then its
  time to visit a dentist for a professional
  opinion
• If you experience bleeding of the gums when you
  brush or floss
• Redness or swollen gums
• A receding gum line that makes teeth appear
  longer
• Increased sensitivity to heat and cold along with
  pain
• Bad breath that does not improve
• Pain while chewing
• An unpleasant taste in the mouth that doesnt
  reduce with time
• Takeaway
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  Delhi is committed to patient care and
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  the most comfortable experience with prompt
  appointment scheduling, minimal waiting time and
  the right treatment. Our highly skilled dental
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