Most people think about their teeth when they think about beautiful and healthy smiles. That’s because teeth are the most visible part of one’s smile. Unfortunately, this means that many families overlook their gums when it comes to caring for their smiles. This can lead to a wide range of dental problems, from cavities to gum disease. Fortunately, your family can help to protect your whole smiles by simply taking proper preventive care of both your teeth and your gums! It might even be simpler than you think.
Don’t Ignore Warnings That Your Gums Could Need Treatment
One way you can help to protect your smiles is by paying attention to any warning signs that you might already have a problem, such as gingivitis. Healthy gums should be a light pink tone, not red or purple. In fact, if your gums are a darker color in some parts, you might already be suffering from gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease. In this case, periodontal therapy could be in order to help restore the smile’s health.
Other warnings of gingivitis include chronic bad breath or dry mouth, sensitive or easily irritated gum tissue, or the appearance of gums pulling away from the teeth, which can actually be indication of more progressed gum disease.
Protect Your Whole Smile with Proper Preventive Care
To help protect your smiles, it’s important to both brush and floss on a daily basis. You should also limit how much sugar you consume, as a family, since sugar can heighten tartar development which can create dental problems.
That said, regular dental cleanings are also important for everyone in the family, including children. These cleanings can help to remove tartar, often before it can lead to issues. You also need to schedule other treatments, including restorative dentistry or periodontal therapy, as needed, to prevent issues from worsening over time.
Need to Schedule Preventive Dentist?
Preventive dentistry can help you and your family protect your smiles. You can schedule dental checkups and cleanings by contacting Dr. Okoniewski at Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, at (248) 852-1820.
