Bleeding gums are painful and can put us in a really cranky mood. Drs Madan and Sharaf give us some tips to protect your gums and avoid the uncomfortable feeling of bleeding ones. Tips to protect your gums and keep them from bleeding 1- Use a soft toothbrush. Soft toothbrushes are more gentle on your gums and help prevent receding gums and tooth roots from being exposed. 2- Floss daily. Flossing will remove the plaque to prevent the build-up of harmful bacteria causing a cavity. 3- Use mouthwash daily. Mouthwash helps reduce the bacteria in your mouth, which reduces the…
Author: Dr Mariam Madan
Let’s face it. We all avoid the dreaded floss. Brushing our teeth twice a day is already enough for most of us. But the truth is, that flossing makes a big difference in your oral health. Does flossing really make a difference? The direct answer is ‘Yes!’. Since we cannot reach the bacteria in tight spaces between our teeth and under the gum line with a toothbrush, flossing daily is required from all of us! If you find it hard to handle, you can always use an interdental cleaner, such as an interdental brush Tips for flossing It is useful…
