Tips for Preventing Gum Disease

Good oral health is a combination of healthy teeth and healthy gums. After all, you need healthy gums to keep your teeth in place. Through routine dental cleanings, Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao can keep your mouth healthy to prevent problems with gum disease. Professional cleanings serve as gum health treatment by ridding your teeth of plaque and tartar that can lead to gum infections and disease. If you are worried about your gum health, you can schedule routine cleanings at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California.

Tips for Preventing Gum Disease

Good oral care is key to keeping your gums strong and healthy. This includes daily brushing and flossing at home and routine dental cleanings. Home dental care helps keep plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum to avoid problems with gum disease.

Here are a few more ways you can prevent gum disease:

Eat healthy foods – A balanced diet will nourish your gums and teeth to keep them strong and healthy. Fruits and vegetables, for example, contain vitamin C, which promotes good gum health. Avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks as they can damage your gums and teeth.
Drink plenty of water – Saliva is one of your body’s best defenses against plaque as it washes away food particles that can lead to plaque buildup. Drinking lots of water can help increase saliva production to keep your mouth clean.
Schedule routine dental cleanings – Brushing and flossing alone won’t remove all the plaque or tartar from your teeth. That’s why you need professional cleaning. Dr. Zhao uses special dental tools to remove plaque and tartar and leave your teeth sparkling clean. We’ll also x-ray your teeth to uncover hidden dental issues that can threaten your gum health.
Stop smoking – Smoking and tobacco use increases tartar buildup on your teeth, which can cause gum disease. By quitting smoking, you can often prevent or reverse early gum disease symptoms.

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