When it comes to our health and general well-being, it seems as if many of us aren’t quite as fit and as healthy as we should be, with many of us neglecting certain aspects of our everyday health and hygiene. Take oral hygiene for instance, Gingivitis, an oral infection of the gums and mild form of gum disease, affects a vast majority of the human population, with many of them not even realizing they’re infected because the signs and symptoms are often so mild. Gingivitis is often characterized by swollen and tender gums that bleed often and easily, especially when eating or brushing the teeth. It is caused thanks to build ups of plaque made up of food remnants, mucus, and bacteria that stick to the teeth. Thanks to the warm, dark, and moist surroundings of your mouth, (ideal breeding conditions for bacteria) the bacteria grow and multiply, producing toxins that attack the teeth and gums. There are however, numerous ways of preventing and treating gingivitis, and for that reason we’ll be taking a look at just four, right now.

Brush your teeth thoroughly and regularly – One of the most effective treatments and preventive steps for gingivitis is to brush your teeth thoroughly and regularly, at least twice a day, preferably after each meal. The reason for this is that the toothpastes are enriched with nutrients and ingredients that not only help to keep your teeth looking healthy, but also help to kill bacteria as well. Another benefit of brushing your teeth thoroughly and regularly is that brushing them will help to remove trapped food particles in your mouth and between your teeth which could then lead to an increase in bacteria within the mouth.

Use salt – Salt has been found to be an extremely potent and beneficial ingredient when it comes to the treatment of gingivitis. The reason for this is that salt possesses numerous anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties that have been found to help treat inflamed and swollen gums. As well as this, salt has been found to draw infections from within abscesses in the mouth and to inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria within the mouth. Simply mix half a teaspoon of salt into warm water and rinse around your mouth before spitting it out after 30 seconds or so.

Floss your teeth daily – You may think that flossing your teeth is tedious and time consuming but once you get the hang of it you can do it in no time at all. Flossing helps to remove food debris that brushing alone just wouldn’t be able to remove. Flossing allows you to get down all the way to the gum line between your teeth and can help to prevent food and therefore bacteria build ups, cavities, gum diseases, and numerous other dental problems as well.

Visit your dentist regularly – Above all else, one of the most effective methods of treating, and preventing gingivitis is to ensure you visit your dentist regularly, at least every six months. Dentists will be able to diagnose exactly what the problem is and just how serious the condition is, they will also be able to provide you with useful information and recommendations on which products you should and should not be using. They will also be able to provide treatments themselves and provide thorough cleaning routines that you simply wouldn’t be able to do at home on your own. Visiting your dentist regularly is by far the most effective treatment and preventive step for gingivitis, and all other dental health and hygiene related matters for that matter too.

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