{"id":535,"date":"2018-12-26T06:47:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T00:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=535"},"modified":"2019-01-02T06:53:47","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T00:53:47","slug":"no-need-gum-disease-therapy-do-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/no-need-gum-disease-therapy-do-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"There\u2019s No Need for Gum Disease Therapy if You Do This Daily!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"AGums are truly the foundation for your smile. Without a healthy set of gums, there\u2019s no way that your white teeth can confidently stay in your mouth. If dental plaque attacks the gums and makes them inflamed, then you run the risk of dealing with the symptoms of gum disease. These can make even the most basic tasks, including chewing and speaking, far more difficult.\r\n\r\nThankfully, you can avoid the need for gum disease therapy<\/a> if you have the right oral care routine.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

How Healthy Gums Shape Your Oral Health<\/h2>\r\nMany people don\u2019t realize that gum disease is one of the most common conditions around the world. Up to 80 percent of the population unknowingly has gum disease. Reports from organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately half of American adults (30 years of age and older) have some form of periodontitis. Periodontitis is the more advanced form of gum disease that requires professional intervention to treat.\r\n\r\nWhen you have a healthy set of gums, you can eat your favorite foods with confidence. You can smile knowing that your teeth don\u2019t appear too long or look malformed due to receding gums. You don\u2019t have to deal with the teeth sensitivity, an issue that\u2019s common with receding gums. They protect your tooth roots (along with your enamel) and reduce your risk of tooth infections.\r\n

How to Keep Healthy Gums Daily<\/h2>\r\nThe best way to keep your gums healthy is to maintain a strict oral care routine. Of course, your diet should also be balanced and contain a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, dairy products and grains. Here\u2019s what a typical routine should look like:\r\n