You probable alreaDy Knew That You Should Brush Your Teeth (At Least) Twice a Day to Prevent Cavities. But it is also important for Keeping your Gums Healthy. Receding Gums Can Indicate Serious Gum Problems. Experts explain to nu.nl how you can prevent this.
Fluoride Toothpaste in particular Protects Well Against Cavities, Says Denise Duijster, Researcher at the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam. She advises brushing at Least Twice a Day for At Least Two Minutes.
By brushing you remove plaque. This is a soft, sticky, barely visible layer on your teeth, caused by food residues that remain in your mouth. This stuff can not only cause cavities, but also lead to all child or gum problems, hygienist Bellarosa Mesdary Previously Told Nu.nl.
If you do not brush away enough plaque or do not have it removed, you can get a gum inflammation. You can Notice this by Red, Swollen and Bleeding Gums. In General, This is Easy to Treat, But Such An Inflammation is not Always Clearly Visible.
In Addition to Red, Swollen and Bleding Gums, You May also Suffer from a Bad Taste or Bad Breath. You can treat an inflammation by cleaning with sticks or interdental brushes in Addition to Brushing Well, Says Duijster. “And if that Doesn’t Fit, you can use dental floss. Althegh flossing is more diffress and less effective.”
If you wait too long to tackle plaque, this can lead to receding gums. “With this gum inflammation, the surrounding gums and jaw bone are inflamed. As a results, your jaw bone is slowly broken down, making your teeth less firm in your jaw.”
Mesdary Adds: “This is called periodontitis. If you do nothing about it, your teeth can fall out.”
Brushing too hard can also be a cause
Receding Gums can also have less serious causes. “It may also be that it is healthy,” Says duijster, “But that you are brushing too hard or use the wrong toothbrush.”
Whatever the Reason, Accordance to Duijster It is advisable to visit a dentist. “The Dentist Can Determine the Cause of the Receding Gums and Make the Diagnosis.” If it is periodontitis, it is important to have your teeth professional cleaned. If it is not, it may be recommensated to choose a different toothbrush, for example.
In any case, good hygiene and self-care remain important. Brushing, Interdental Cleaning, Flossing: IT All Contributes to Good Oral Health. Smoking has a negative effect, as does everything you eat and drink. Duijster Therefore advises not to have more than seven eating and drinking moments in a day (not counting water, coffee and tea without sugar).