Important Steps to Take to Keep Your Gums Healthy
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Important Steps to Take to Keep Your Gums Healthy
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Unhealthy gums are a fact for many people, and once they get that way it can be a very expensive problem to fix.
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For this reason, you must recognize the importance of good oral health, taking care of your teeth properly.
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This is not only for your appearance, but also for your overall health and well-being.
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People with infected gums bad and are less likely to get ahead at work or do well socially.
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The keys to good oral hygiene are many, but a few truly important ones are listed here.
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Regular Brushing and Flossing
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This may seem obvious, and you may be tired of hearing it, but you would be surprised at how many family dentists have patients who don’t take these simple steps.
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If you are not brushing, and brushing properly, when you wake up in the morning, and then again before bed, then you are allowing your mouth to fall into a state of decay.
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Tartar is building up, food is rotting, and germs are multiplying.
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As for flossing, there are simply some things that a toothbrush will not get out.
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For proper flossing and brushing techniques, it's a good idea to ask a hygienist at your next dental visit, or even watch a video on YouTube.
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Be Gentle
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One thing you'll find when it comes to guidance about how to brush and floss is that it should be done gently.
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Brushing that is more like deep scrubbing is not going to help your teeth so much as wear out your gum line, raising it and potentially exposing the roots of your teeth.
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This is a problem found at the offices of many cosmetic dentists across the country.
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When it comes flossing your teeth, it is important to floss into the gum line, but not deeply.
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While your personal trainer may say that pain is weakness leaving the body, dentists will tell you that pain is a signal to stop. It should not hurt to floss.
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A last note on flossing: many people who have not flossed will find a spot or two where their gums bleed when they begin flossing.
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This is NOT a sign that you're going to lose your teeth, but that your gums need more attention.
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If you floss daily, or even weekly, this bleeding will get better, and that will be because your gums are becoming healthier.
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Maintain a Healthy Diet
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Lastly, your diet matters.
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Junk food, and foods that are high in fat and cholesterol, are bad for your body when taken out of moderation.
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By having a diet that is high in nutrient-rich foods not only will you feel better, but you'll look better, and even get to sleep more easily.
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Healthy gums require healthy habits.
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These habits include seeing a dentist twice a year, brushing and flossing properly on the recommended schedule, and maintaining a good diet.
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If you are seeking professional dental care for your family, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine your teeth and gums, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get them back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment.
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www.mychandlerdentists.com
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Shumway Dental Care
3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-7551Serving patients in Chandler and Gilbert AZ