Maintain Healthy Gums With Routine Dental Care

It’s Gum Disease Awareness Month, so your Kingwood, TX dentists want to make sure you know how to prevent tooth loss and other issues caused by this insidious infection. With healthy gums, you have a better chance of keeping your oral health and your smile intact for life!

The first thing you can do to avoid periodontal problems is to floss every single day. Studies show that most adults skip this oral hygiene step, but it’s one of the easiest ways to remove food particles your toothbrush can’t reach and keep your mouth cleaner.

Next, be sure you’re brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush. This will clean your mouth of harmful bacteria, and the soft bristles are less harsh on your teeth and gums.

And as always, remember that your routine cleanings and exams are essential for maintaining healthy gums. When we see you every six months for your hygiene appointments, we’re better able to spot and treat gum disease in its earliest stage, which is your best chance to stop and reverse its progression.

Although these are some of the most important defenses against periodontal problems, there’s more you can do to lower your individual risk and maintain your healthy gums. Talk to us about it at your next dental checkup!

Call Bautsch Family Dentistry today at 281-612-6434 for an appointment in Kingwood, TX. You can also request an appointment online.

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