If you want to prevent gum disease, here’s how!

• Brush your teeth twice a day, making sure you are using fluoride toothpaste
• Floss at least once a day
• Don’t miss your regular dental visits for checkups and cleanings  #martindental
• Eat a well-balanced diet
• Stay away from any tobacco products
• Make sure you are cleaning your teeth AND gums  AZ Best Dentist San Tan Valley

Brushing and flossing the correct way is a big part of good oral health.  Here’s a quick run through:  every day, brush your teeth on all sides, use a soft-bristle brush with fluoride toothpaste.  Use small round motions and short back and forth strokes.  Brush carefully and gently along the gum line.  Brushing the tongue also helps. 

Along with brushing, you must floss.  This will keep the gums healthy.  When you use floss, it removes the plaque and tartar along with the food your toothbrush simply can’t reach.  Make sure to rinse your mouth after you floss. AZ Best Dentist San Tan Valley

If brushing or flossing hurts your gums and causes them to bleed, speak to your dentist.  They can take a look and may suggest a bacteria-fighting mouth rinse to help control plaque and swollen gums.  You can use this type of mouth rinse along with brushing and flossing to help keep good oral health. #smilewithconfidence If brushing is difficult, maybe because of arthritis or other conditions that would limit motions, it may help to attach the toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band.  Electric toothbrushes can also be helpful.