Is there a home remedy to prevent gum disease?
Simple steps you can take to prevent gum disease Floss You miss nearly 40% of tooth surfaces when you brush without flossing. Floss each time before you brush, cleaning takes place on the outward sweep. In order to clean both sides, insert the floss twice into each space between your teeth (the interdental space). Brush Your Teeth Properly It takes 2 minutes to brush all your tooth surfaces, yet most people spend 30 seconds or less brushing. As a result, they miss the same spots day after day, allowing plaque bacteria to thrive. Use a Toothpaste Which Fights Gum Disease Avoid Certain Drugs Tobacco contains nicotine which is a potent constrictor of blood vessels, including those in the mouth. Inadequate blood flow through the gums makes them susceptible to gum disease. Nicotine patches and nicotine gum should be used for as brief a period as possible. Certain illegal drugs are potent blood vessel constrictors, too. Long term use of certain prescription drugs can cause dry mouth, which c
