What do those pink bits around your teeth do? Learn all about your gums and how to keep them healthy.
Healthy gums provide the support to teeth that enables them to function properly. They are generally light pink in colour, and have a rippled texture similar to that of an orange. When gums become unhealthy they tend to bleed, swell and recede. This not only can lead to pain, but also make it harder to speak, eat, drink and swallow.
Receding gums develop when bone of the mouth and gums moves away from the tooth itself.
They may be the result of:
Receding gums can often go undiagnosed until changes around the gum and teeth are identified, and sensitivity is noticed.
Factors such as stress and inadequate nutrition can directly affects gum health essential for the efficient functioning of teeth. Luckily, there are many holistic approaches and natural remedies available that help prevent and treat receding gums.
Many vitamins found in food sources and supplements may be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of receding gums. Some of these vitamins include:
Vitamin D, whose anti-inflammatory qualities may decrease ones susceptibility to receding gums.
Vitamin C, whose powerful antioxidant capability assists in faster bone regeneration and in the repair of connective tissue.
Coenzyme Q10, another powerful antioxidant that assists in the repair of infected and damaged gum tissue.
The antibiotic properties of both Tea Tree oil and Cranberry may also useful in the treatment of receding gums. Cranberry may inhibit bacteria from sticking to the teeth, and tea tree oil may be beneficial in the treatment of symptoms of gum disease, such as bleeding and gingivitis.
Recent scientific research has also shown that stress contributes to the accumulation of plaque on teeth and gums, which can often result in gum disease. So reducing stress levels would be an important aspect of maintaining healthy gums.
Tips To Keep Your Gums Healthy
Rachel is the founder and principal dentist at Evolve Dental Healing with over 30 years experience, practising holistically since 2001. Not your typical dentist, Rachel is a passionate opinion leader, challenging convention to empower people to make better dental and health choices, helping thousands to have healthy natural smiles. A respected writer and presenter on holistic dentistry, health and wellness it is Rachel’s mission to revolutionise the way people look at their dental health.
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