Are Your Gums Healthy?

Laura Green - Therapist
Appledore Dental Clinic Bracknell

To ensure you avoid gum problems and tooth loss, you need to practice good oral hygiene, eat a balanced diet and don't smoke or chew tobacco. 

• Even with proper daily dental care, using tobacco can put you at increased risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease. 
• Ensure you have at least 3 dental hygiene visits each year, to ensure your gum health is kept under control - with help from the hygienist/therapist.
• Brushing alone won't remove all the plaque, tartar and calculus that accumulates on your teeth at the gum line - the longer you leave it there, the more likely it is that it will become infected, so a daily routine that includes flossing is a must.  
• Brushing at least twice a day is a must for everyone, but if your gums have recently started bleeding, try brushing after every meal. Your gum health will likely improve, and you'll probably see difference in how often your gums bleed.



Lucy Horton - Therapist
Appledore Dental Clinic Bracknell

• Make an appointment at the dental clinic if your gums bleed when you brush or floss.

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