Top Tips To Prevent Gum Disease | Bartlett Ortho

As professional orthodontists, we have seen patients with a wide range of teeth, bite and jaw issues. And with the correct orthodontic treatment, we have helped create beautiful smiles and happy patients. We have also seen a fair share of early warning signs for gum disease, which can be easily avoided with the proper care. 

In this blog, we give some top tips to take care of your gums and teeth for a healthy and strong smile. 

Fluoride

Using fluoride toothpaste can help prevent tooth decay that is a result of plaque build-up. A thin layer of plaque builds up on your teeth daily, creating acid that eats away at your enamel. Brushing and flossing every day can help remove that plaque build-up, and fluoride toothpaste acts as extra protection. 

Floss

As we mentioned before, flossing regularly ensures you reach all those hard-to-reach spaces your toothbrush misses. Plaque build-up can result in cavities forming in spaces that haven't been cleaned. 

Visit Your Dentist Routinely

Visiting your dentist routinely for a checkup and clean can help ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, and your dentist can spot any issues early before they become a real problem. Your dentist can also give your teeth a fluoride treatment during your checkup.

Eat A Balanced Diet

Eating a balanced diet keeps your body and your gums happy and healthy. Eating calcium-rich food is especially important to keep your enamel strong and helps avoid gum disease. Foods rich in calcium include:

• Eggs

• Fish

• Meat

• Dairy

• Leafy greens

• Nuts

• Oranges

Avoid Or Quit Smoking

Smoking is a quick way to produce excess plaque that will remove the enamel that protects your teeth and makes them strong. Smoking accelerates gum disease as it halts your affected gums from healing as smoking creates less oxygen in your bloodstream. Avoiding or quitting smoking is a number one tip to avoid gum disease. 

Are you needing more dental advice or orthodontic treatment for your teeth, jaw or gums? Our team at Dr. Kirk Bartlett can help you achieve your dream smile, leaving you happy and confident! Give us a call to book a free consultation!