Healthy Gums in Warwick

What are themost common gum problems?

As soft tissues, gums can become susceptible to problems if they're not cared for. There are a few gum problems which people can experience, including:

• Bleeding: this can appear after brushing, eating or flossing
• Recession: this is where your gums shrink or pull away from your teeth
• Pain or soreness: this can appear under one tooth or in a whole section of the gums
• Swelling: this is redness and inflammation sometimes with associated pain
• Infections, ulcers or abscesses: pus, bad breath or a bad taste can also accompany these problems
• Disease: often caused by a build-up of plaque, the most common form is gingivitis

As soon as you experience any adverse symptoms within your gums, a check-up with a dentist is recommended. Getting professional advice and treatment quickly will help to minimise any gum damage.

How toimprove your gum health

The first step to keeping your gums healthy is to have regular checkups with a dental professional. This will help them to spot any problems with your gums early and give you any preventative treatments.

Alongside your regular checkups, it's important to book an appointment with a dentist if you experience any pain or problems with your gums. Repeated bleeding, bad breath or noticeable receding are all reasons to see a professional.

There are also a few changes you can make to your lifestyle to improve your gum health:

• Maintaining a good oral hygiene routine of brushing, flossing and replacing your toothbrush every three months
• Stopping or reducing the amount you smoke
• Managing your diabetes or other conditions that can affect your gums
• Maintaining a healthy diet (with minimal sugar or acid) and weight

To get personalised tips on how you can keep your gums healthy, book an appointment with the Pan Dental team.