{"id":12133,"date":"2022-09-23T13:08:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T20:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12133"},"modified":"2022-09-23T13:08:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T20:08:18","slug":"learn-how-to-improve-gum-health-in-less-than-5-minutes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/learn-how-to-improve-gum-health-in-less-than-5-minutes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Improve Gum Health in Less Than 5 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because you want a bright, healthy smile, you care about your teeth.\u00a0Your smile&#8217;s beauty and health is directly affected by your gums. Poor gum care can lead to many problems that could affect the appearance and feel of your whole mouth.\u00a0In just 5 minutes, you can learn why healthy gums matter and how to improve your gum health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are Gums Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have heard of gum disease but do you know what it is?&nbsp;You might not know if you have it.&nbsp;It&#8217;s not easy to detect early-stage gum disease and it doesn&#8217;t cause any pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It starts with bacterial plaque buildup.&nbsp;Gum disease can lead to tooth loss by hardening of dental tartar. You might also experience swelling.&nbsp;You can reverse the early stages of gum disease, known as gingivitis , with our 5-minute at home healthy-gum process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your gingivitis progresses to&nbsp;<strong>periodontitis<\/strong>, the next stage of gum disease, professional treatment is required.&nbsp;Periodontitis can lead to the formation of periodontal pockets or bone loss. This could cause tooth loss.&nbsp;Gums are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to speak with your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/gum-disease\/bleeding-gums-and-other-warning-signs-of-gingivitis\"><\/a><strong><strong>Bleeding gums<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><li>Gums that are red or swelling<\/li><li>Bad breath that will not go away<\/li><li>Loose teeth<\/li><li><strong>Receding Gums<\/strong>\u00a0(gums which pull away from your teeth).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Improve Gum Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes just minutes to prevent or reverse gum disease.&nbsp;These steps are the best way to prevent your teeth from decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For five minutes every day, do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Cleanse between your teeth.&nbsp;Use an interdental product or floss to get rid of plaque between your teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Use a fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque.&nbsp;<\/strong>Follow the instructions on how to brush your teeth, gums and tongue with an electric or battery-operated toothbrush.&nbsp;These are the steps to follow if you have a manual toothbrush.<ul><li><strong>Proper Angle<\/strong>&nbsp;Hold your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line.<\/li><li><strong>Use short strokes<\/strong>&nbsp;Move the brush in short, gentle movements, brushing both your front and back teeth, and your gums.<\/li><li><strong>Tip Top<\/strong>&nbsp;Use the tip of the toothbrush to reach behind the front teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Tongue Attention<\/strong>&nbsp;Use a lighter touch for removing bacteria from your tongue.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Use an antibacterial mouthwash<\/strong>&nbsp;to remove plaque.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Did You Know?&nbsp;Brush twice daily for 2 minutes, spending 30 seconds each quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular checkups at your Rancho Cucamonga dentist<\/strong>\u00a0are essential to ensure that your gum-healthy routine works.\u00a0Regular professional cleanings are essential to remove any tartar or plaque that has slipped by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it takes five minutes, this is all you really need. However, conscious lifestyle choices can help strengthen your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Avoid sugary, sticky or starchy foods.<\/strong>&nbsp;Tooth decay can be caused by bacteria that ingests these sugary foods.<\/li><li><strong>You should avoid smoking and other tobacco products.<\/strong>&nbsp;It makes it more difficult to protect your body from diseases such as gum disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because you want a bright, healthy smile, you care about your teeth.\u00a0Your smile&#8217;s beauty and health is directly affected by your gums. 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