{"id":1063,"date":"2019-09-08T23:22:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T23:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2019-10-08T23:23:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T23:23:57","slug":"learn-why-gum-health-matters-gum-disease-therapy-national-gum-care-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/08\/learn-why-gum-health-matters-gum-disease-therapy-national-gum-care-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Why Gum Health Matters During National Gum Care Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MildlyMost people think about keeping their teeth bright and cavity-free during their daily oral care. However, without healthy gum tissue, your teeth won\u2019t have a reliable place to live! September is National Gum Care Month, which means you should be aware of what can happen if you don\u2019t take the steps to keep your gums healthy in the long-term. This includes brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist<\/a> every six months, but it also means keeping a few other points in mind. Keep reading to learn what they are!<\/p>\n

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Knowing the Consequences of Poor Gum Health<\/h2>\n

While many people may think that the most common cause of tooth loss is decay, the reality is gum disease is actually the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. With this in mind, it\u2019s important to note that, while tooth loss does typically occur as a result of infected gums, there are other ways that gum disease can affect your daily life.<\/p>\n

For example, gum tissue becomes incredibly sensitive the longer you go without treatment. This means hot or cold foods and beverages will eventually become impossible to consume. Additionally, the gums will also begin to recede, exposing more tooth enamel and the roots of teeth. This contributes heavily to teeth sensitivity and increases your risk for decay in these vulnerable areas of teeth.<\/p>\n

Finally, having gum disease only increases inflammation not just within the mouth, but throughout the body as well. Over the years, research has shown that gum disease is actually indirectly linked to conditions like heart disease and stroke, mainly because of this inflammation.<\/p>\n

Maintain a Balanced Diet<\/h2>\n

While daily oral care matters, you should also be keeping in mind what foods you are eating throughout the day. After all, any foods that are incredibly starchy, sugary, salty or acidic can all contribute to gum disease for their own reasons. This is why it\u2019s so important to keep a balanced diet throughout the day and avoid snacking on foods that keep your mouth acidic. If you\u2019re looking for foods and beverages that promote gum health, consider the following:<\/p>\n