How to Prevent Gum Inflammation
This article will take you 4 minutes to read
Prevent and protect
Gingivitis is caused by plaque. By directly addressing this cause—removing plaque and preventing its regrowth, rather than just treating the symptoms—you will achieve effective protection.
Thorough daily cleaning at home is crucial to achieve this.
Brushing your teeth twice daily, along with cleaning between adjacent teeth and rinsing your mouth once a day, helps prevent the build-up of bacterial plaque and reduces the overall number of bacteria in your mouth. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and an antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash can further enhance your oral hygiene routine. Additionally, regular dental visits and professional cleanings are essential.
How to floss your teeth?
Floss at least once a day, preferably before bed. Using dental floss allows you to clean areas between teeth that a toothbrush cannot access.
How much floss to use?
Use about 50cm of dental floss, winding most of it around each middle finger, leaving about 3-4cm inches to work with. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers. As you floss, wrap the used piece of floss around one finger and release a clean piece from the opposite side.
Flossing Technique - Guide, form a C, move up and down
Gently guide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. Avoid snapping the floss into the gums as this will injure the gum tissue. When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth and gently move it up and down, rubbing the side of the tooth. Repeat this motion on the adjacent tooth.
Repeat and rinse
Move to the next space and repeat the process, using a clean section of floss for each tooth. After flossing, rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash to remove any dislodged particles.
How to brush your teeth
Brush your teeth at least twice a day in the morning and evening. You should make the choice of your toothbrush dependent on the condition of your gums. Ask your dentist for advice.
Brushing technique
Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums. Use gentle, short strokes to brush the outer surfaces, inner surfaces, and chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Brush all surfaces
Outer Surfaces: For the outer surfaces of your teeth, use back-and-forth strokes. Inner Surfaces: For the inner surfaces of your front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and use up-and-down strokes. Chewing Surfaces: Use back-and-forth strokes to clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Additional tips
Ensure you brush for at least two minutes twice daily. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh. Avoid pressing too hard to prevent gum damage.
Regular dental visits and prophylaxis
Dentists and dental hygienists can detect the early signs of gum problems. During regular check-ups and professional teeth cleanings, they can identify and remove causes such as plaque and tartar.
At the end of a professional teeth cleaning, the tooth surfaces are polished with special pastes and polishing cups. This makes it harder for plaque to adhere to the teeth.
Our dentists recommend
-
meridol® <br> Toothpaste
Protect your mouth from gum problems with the meridol® gum protection toothpaste and its 2 -fold formula for long -lasting gum protection.Buy now » -
meridol® Soft Toothbrush
The meridol® soft toothbrush gently removes the dining and plaque thoroughly from the surface of the teeth to the gum hem. Discover our range of dental care products.Buy now »
