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Best Tips to Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease is an infection of gums, teeth, and bones that surrounds the teeth. Ignoring gum disease can lead to host of problems such as tooth loss, stroke, respiratory disease, diabetes, and more. Read this file to learn about the best tips to prevent gum disease. t

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Best Tips to Prevent Gum Disease

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  1. Best Tips to Prevent Gum Disease

  2. Introduction  Suffering from gum disease or periodontal disease?  Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease is an infection of gums, teeth, and bones that surrounds the teeth.  Some common symptoms of gum disease include inflamed, red, tender, swollen and bleeding gums.  By taking care of your gums and keeping them healthy and strong, you can easily prevent gum disease and other dental conditions.  Ignoring your dentist and gum disease can advance the disease to its final stage and further result in tooth loss.

  3. Here Are Some Tips to Prevent Gum Disease: Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a soft bristle toothbrush. Floss your teeth once a day to remove food deposits and plaque between your teeth. Use a fluoride toothpaste which strengthens your tooth enamel and prevents tooth decay. Rinse your mouth with a mouthwash to get rid of germs and bacteria in your mouth. However, don't use alcohol-based mouthwash as it can dry out your mouth. Quit smoking and consumption of tobacco and related products.

  4. Here Are Some Tips to Prevent Gum Disease:  Avoid eating foods rich in sugar and carbohydrates such as candy, chips, and syrup which can remain and stick on the tooth surface after eating.  Chew sugarless gums after every meal to stimulate saliva production.  Most important one - Visit your dentist regularly for thorough oral checkups and cleanings. Also, your dentist can easily prevent and reverse early symptoms of gum disease.

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