3 Simple Ways to Fight Against Gingivitis

Gingivitis occurs during the early stages of gum disease when bacteria builds-up around the gum line. Gingivitis is treatable by a dentist, but protecting your mouth from gingivitis is even easier.

Brushing
Brushing your teeth is crucial to keeping a healthy mouth, as we all know. Below, Dr. Faist lists a couple of tips to keep in mind when brushing:

• Brush your tongue
• Avoid brushing aggressively
• Brush the inner, outer and chewing surface of your teeth
• Use a soft bristle toothbrush

Flossing
Don’t forget to floss. Flossing reaches the areas of your teeth your toothbrush can’t.

Schedule Trips to the Dentist
Proper dental hygiene is not complete without a professional teeth cleaning. Small amounts of plaque can be removed with a routine cleaning from your dentist. When plaque buildup advances, your dentist will need to perform a deep cleaning to get underneath the gums.

By keeping a good dental hygiene routine and scheduling routine visits to the dentist, the chances of having dental health issues, such as gingivitis, greatly decrease.

If you are due for a cleaning or have any questions about the health of your gums, be sure to schedule an appointment with Dr. Faist in Beachwood, OH.