In addition to dental health, do not underestimate the health of the gums. Gums is home to the teeth. Thus dental health begins with healthy gums. The problem is, many do not know it. In fact, many people complain about sore gums.
Gum disease begins with plaque which is a collection of leftovers, a product of bacteria and saliva. If not cleaned, plaque can cause gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums.
Symptoms, gums appear red, swollen and bleed while brushing. If gingivitis is left will become periodontitis where the infection will spread to the bone and tissues supporting the teeth. This periodontitis if left unchecked can lead to loss of bone supporting the teeth that can lead to tooth loss.
So how to keep gums healthy ?
1. Brushing your teeth properly. The trick is to brush your teeth vertical, ie from the direction of the gums to the teeth. Make sure the entire surface of the teeth brushed, do not rush usually takes 2-3 minutes and use moderate pressure while brushing.
2. Use a toothpaste that contains Zinc Citrate which serve to protect the mouth of bacteria and plaque for 24 hours and maintain healthy gums.
3. Make sure, you use toothpaste that contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that may protect against free radicals.
4. Diligent toothbrush at the right time and recommended by dentists that morning after breakfast and at night before bed.
