Extra Steps For Protecting Your Oral Health From Gum Disease

Oral health problems affect a large portion of society with an estimated three quarters of adults developing some form of gum disease. However, if you understand a little about your oral health and how to protect it from infection and decay, then you can easily enjoy a high level of dental health throughout your adult life. Gum disease is a condition that is caused by a build-up of bacteria, plaque and tartar in the mouth that irritates the gums and cause infection of the gum tissue. There are a number of things that you can do to  prevent gum disease  from occurring at all or, if you have already developed some level of gum disease, reverse it and restore your oral health more quickly.

Follow an oral health routine

It is essential to protect your oral health that you are following a daily dental hygiene routine. This should include brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled brush at least twice a day, flossing and using a mouthwash. Each of these three steps is vital for removing plaque and bacteria from your mouth, both of which accumulate daily and for preventing the formation of tartar.

Ingestion of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very good at reducing inflamed tissue, which commonly occurs when you develop gum disease. It can relieve a lot of the pain and discomfort that people experience with this condition and can reduce the irritation that is being experienced. You get most of your vitamin D intake from sunlight, but can also get it from sources such as cod liver oil and eggs.

Increase intake of Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps to restore your gum health in two main ways – through helping gum tissue to regenerate and through fighting off bacteria. Vitamin C has strong anti-oxidant properties and it is also an important part of encouraging immune system function. You need to consume foods that contain this nutrient every day as your body is unable to keep it stored away. Citrus fruits, broccoli and mango are high in vitamin C or you can take it as part of a multivitamin supplement.

Stress reduction

Stress is a major problem for your overall health with it being identified as one of the main causes of illness in the body. Reducing stress is necessary for gum disease prevention since it is proven that stress contributes to gingivitis and periodontal gum disease by affecting your immune system function.

Select oral products carefully

An electric toothbrush with an oscillating head is very useful for removing as much bacteria and plaque as possible each time that you brush. If you cannot purchase a toothbrush like this, then you should use a soft-bristled brush as medium and hard bristles can harm sensitive gum tissue. Try to choose dental products that do not contain fluoride, alcohol or sodium lauryl sulphate as these can potentially harm sensitive gum tissue too. OraMD Solution is a wonderful natural choice to be used as a toothpaste, breath freshener and mouthwash.

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