gum health
Strong pink tissue
Gum health refers to the condition of the gingival tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Healthy gums are typically pink, firm, and don't bleed during brushing or flossing.
Poor gum health can lead to gingivitis or periodontitis, conditions that may cause inflammation, recession, and eventually tooth loss.
Dentists emphasize gum health as essential to overall oral hygiene, since bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body.
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- dental flossThin cord for gums
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- electric toothbrushMotorized teeth-cleaning device
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
salt water rinse · deep cleaning · oral hygiene · abscess · bleeding · receding · dental checkups · soft tissue · plaque buildup · tartar buildup · scaling · plaque removal · halitosis · cavity prevention · laser therapy · enamel protection · oral · breath
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- Orthodonticsbraces, retainers, aligners, brackets, archwire
- denturesdentures, false teeth, complete dentures, full dentures, partial dentures
- cosmetic dentistryveneers, teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, whitening
- kids' dentistrybaby teeth, baby tooth, primary teeth, primary tooth, milk teeth
gum healthgum disease
Infection of mouth tissue
periodontal disease · gingivitis · periodontitis · gum infection · bleeding gums