Monday, October 06, 2008

Something to ponder, "Bleeding gums part 1" There will be a total of 3 parts I will be posting to educate folks.

When you research the problem of bleeding gums, you will quickly realize that EVERYONE has a toothpaste solution to this problem. Other than seeing your dentist, which should be your first step, exactly what can you do on your own to help with bleeding gums? The first line of defense is proper dental hygiene:

Brush your teeth after every meal. If any bleeding is noticed while brushing, this means you need to brush and floss more often or more thoroughly and that you need your teeth professionally cleaned. Floss at least once/day using proper flossing methods. By not flossing you allow the bacteria to build up to dangerous levels. Decrease the quantity and frequency of your consumption of sugar. Sugar helps plaque grow.

Visit your dentist twice a year. Mouth rinse containing chlorhexidine, an anti-microbial agent, which removes excess bacteria. use a high quality electric tooth bruth such Sonicare , which uses sound waves to remove plaque, or the Braun Oral-B OxyJet Oral Irrigator to massage the gums.

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