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Three Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy

Most people know that keeping their teeth clean and healthy is key to oral wellness. However, sometimes gums get overlooked. But truth be told, your gums play an essential part in your mouth’s health.

Keep reading for three ways you can help keep your gums their healthiest.

Gum health 101

Flossing daily is imperative to maintaining gum health. Flossing at least once a day, ideally at the end of the day, removes particles of food and debris that has gotten stuck between teeth. And many times, brushing alone cannot remove this debris, which then can turn to plaque. Plaque bacteria eats away at gums, resulting in cavities and even gum disease. No matter if you use old fashioned floss or floss with an electronic flosser, this is a step that should not be skipped.

Keeping your diet healthy, believe it or not, is also a good way to ensure healthy gums. Just as a nutritious diet is important for your body, eating whole foods like fruits and vegetables neutralize the acid in the mouth as well as can help remove food particles between your teeth. Whereas processed foods like candy and chips feed bacteria in the mouth.

And finally, using an ADA-approved mouth rinse can also help gum health. Mouthwash is good for gums in that it can rinse hard-to-reach places, removing bacteria from the teeth, mouth and gums.

As always, a consultation can determine if other treatments are right for you. However, at-home care goes a long way in maintaining your gum health.

Gum health in Birmingham, MI

When it comes to achieving and maintaining exceptional oral health, Dr. Milan and his expert dental team are here for you.

With over 20 years of experience and thousands of pleased patients, he understands what it takes to transform smiles from unhealthy to healthy and from lackluster to aesthetically beautiful.

No matter if your gums are having issues, or if your teeth need extra TLC — even if they are crooked, gapped or overall missing, Dr. Milan has solutions. As an elite dentist and cosmetic dentist in southeast Michigan, Dr. Milan combines the science with the art of dentistry. And unlike other cookie-cutter dental offices, his approach is always customized to each patient.

Are you ready to make 2022 the year you give your smile the care it deserves? Contact us for your appointment.

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