Gum Disease Signs that You Must not Ignore

Good dental health is more than just having a pretty smile. It is about healthy teeth and gums. The healthier your teeth and gums are the lesser risk you have for developing tooth and gum disease.

Here are the common signs and symptoms of gum disease that you must not ignore.

• Bleeding in gums after brushing
• Bright red or very pale, swollen, spongy, and tender gums
• Bad breath
• Bad or metallic taste in mouth
• Receding gums
• Loose teeth
• Formation of deep pockets between teeth
• Pain or sensitivity in teeth

If you notice these symptoms visit a dentist. He would be able to determine the progression of gum disease and would advice you about the treatment to control and cure gum disease.

To ensure healthy gums and teeth, you must follow the following steps

Brushing: brush your teeth twice every day, especially after eating sugary and starchy foods. 
Flossing: flossing helps prevent food particles from depositing between teeth 
Rinsing: rinse your mouth after every meal. Use a good quality mouth wash to prevent bad breath
Healthy Eating: avoid cakes, pies, candies, and sweets as they cause bacteria to develop inside your mouth and result in cavities.
Regular dental check ups: routine dental check up would help you get timely treatment for dental health problems and would let you enjoy good oral health.

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How to brush your teeth properly?

Dentists and health experts emphasise on regular brushing for enjoying good dental health. Brushing helps prevent bacteria from clinging onto teeth and thereby prevents cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.
To keep your teeth healthy, you must brush at least twice daily. It is equally important to brush your teeth properly. You must take a pea-sized dab of toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush and then place the toothbrush against your teeth at a 45 degree angle to the gum line. Move the brush in circular motion across your teeth. Clean one tooth at a time.

When brushing, move your toothbrush gently. The bristles of the toothbrush must not lie flat against the teeth. Make sure that the bristles reach into the spaces between the teeth as food particles get stuck there causing plaque to build up.

Do clean the side of your teeth that faces the tongue. You can use the same circular motion to clean the backside of your teeth. While brushing, you must clean your tongue too. You can use your toothbrush to give your tongue a few gentle strokes. It would help remove bacteria and would freshen up your breath.

Brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes and then rinse with water. Use mouthwash to prevent bad breath and gum problems.

Change your brush once in two-three months and use a good quality, soft brush.

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