¿How to maintain healthy gums?

How to maintain healthy gums? Gum diseases are among the most common oral diseases. Some of these are: gingivitis (a mild disease common in adolescence) periodontitis (the most serious form of gum disease), etc… These diseases include symptoms such as constant bad breath, inflamed or bleeding gums and loose teeth. or sensitive.

This is generally caused by three factors: poor oral hygiene, smoking, and genetic susceptibility. Although those who suffer from gum disease do not usually show symptoms until their 30s and 40s.

For this reason, from the El Santiscal dental clinic we want to give you several tips so that you can maintain the health of your gums, which, in the end, is the tissue that supports and keeps the teeth in place.

¿How to maintain healthy gums?

Diet: It is important to consume calcium (milk and its derivatives) and phosphorus (eggs, fish, legumes). Together with the most important vitamins for oral health: vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B.

Oral hygiene: Brush your teeth correctly after each meal for about 2 minutes. And use dental floss to reach those most difficult areas.

Hydration: Since the consumption of water favors the production of saliva and saliva offers us protection against cavities.

 Bad habits: Avoid the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, since it is the main responsible for oral cancer. Tobacco is very harmful to our mouth. It produces a decrease in the amount of saliva and a decrease in the ability to fight oral infections. From the El Santiscal dental clinic we hope that our advice will help you and that you take care of your mouth and teeth. Greetings!