Difference between revisions of "Stimulate Gum Growth"
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#*Trauma to your gum tissue | #*Trauma to your gum tissue | ||
| − | #Brush teeth twice a day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently brush your teeth twice a day. Your toothbrush should be at a 45 degree angle to your gums. Brush back and forth using short strokes with no pressure on the toothbrush.<ref name="rf8128" /> Then do a vertical move by simply "pulling" the gum toward your tooth surface with the brush. A good gum massage, along with a brushing technique that stimulates the gum growth towards the chewing surface, is the secret of preventing recession. | + | #Brush teeth twice a day. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently brush your teeth twice a day. Your toothbrush should be at a 45 degree angle to your gums. Brush back and forth using short strokes with no pressure on the toothbrush.<ref name="rf8128">http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/brushing-your-teeth</ref> Then do a vertical move by simply "pulling" the gum toward your tooth surface with the brush. A good gum massage, along with a brushing technique that stimulates the gum growth towards the chewing surface, is the secret of preventing recession. |
#*Be sure to brush all the different surfaces of your teeth. | #*Be sure to brush all the different surfaces of your teeth. | ||
#*Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or even earlier if bristles start spreading and losing their color. | #*Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or even earlier if bristles start spreading and losing their color. | ||
