How to Prevent Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Gum disease is one of the worst dental issues to affect your smile. In fact, it can result in loose and lost teeth if you’re not careful. Fortunately, the first stage of gum disease, which is known as gingivitis, is more easily treated than the later stage of gum disease, which is known as periodontitis. However, it’s best to prevent this disease altogether. You can do so by doing the following things:

First, keep up on oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is vital if you want to keep gum disease away from your smile. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are three techniques that will effectively and properly clean your smile each day from the plaque that creates gum disease. So, please remember to brush every morning and every night and floss and rinse daily.

Second, visit your dentist for your six-month checkup. Dental cleanings are extremely important. In fact, they are important because they include the only treatment that can completely prevent gum disease, which is the treatment that involves removing the plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. This is why the cleanings are strongly encouraged every six months. So, if you keep up with your dental cleanings twice a year, your teeth and gums can remain in pristine condition.

Third, have a healthy diet. Having a healthy diet will not only help your physical body, but it will also help your teeth and gums. If you eat healthy foods on a regular basis, your chompers will remain strong and they will have the ability to combat dental problems, especially gum disease. So, please try your best to eat more fruits and vegetables and stay away from sugary and starchy foods and drinks.

Doing these three things will help you keep your oral health and smile in tip-top shape. If you have any questions about our provided tips or if you’re interested in knowing more about gum disease in Lakewood, Colorado, please call Belmar Smiles at 303-935-3574. Dr. Christina Sehy VerSchave and our dental team will be more than happy to help you!