{"id":5340,"date":"2025-04-11T11:46:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/how-to-maintain-healthy-gums\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T08:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:39:37","slug":"how-to-maintain-healthy-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/how-to-maintain-healthy-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maintain Healthy Gums?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Preserve your gums, protect your smile<\/i><\/i><\/p>

Often neglected in favor of teeth, gums<\/b><\/span> nevertheless play a fundamental role in oral health. They protect the roots, hold teeth in place, and form a barrier against infections. Weakened gums can lead to pain, bleeding, or even tooth loosening<\/b><\/span>. <\/p>

Dr Laurent SERS<\/b><\/span>, dental surgeon in Cannes, gives you his advice for daily gum care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why is gum health so important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Healthy gums are:<\/p>

  • Pink, firm, and painless<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/li>

  • Well attached to the teeth<\/b><\/span>, without recession<\/p><\/li>

  • Free from bleeding when brushing<\/b><\/span> or flossing<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Conversely, chronic inflammation can indicate gingivitis<\/b><\/span> or periodontitis<\/b><\/span>, silent but progressive diseases that can lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Good practices for healthy gums<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    1. Adopt rigorous oral hygiene<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Brushing should be daily, gentle but effective<\/b><\/span>, at least twice a day. Use: <\/p>

    • A <\/span>soft toothbrush<\/b> or electric<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • A <\/span>fluoride toothpaste suitable for sensitive gums<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/li>

    • Dental floss<\/b><\/span> or interdental brushes<\/b><\/span>, to remove plaque between teeth<\/p><\/li>

    • An antiseptic mouthwash<\/b><\/span>, only upon dentist’s recommendation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      \u26a0\ufe0f Tartar is the main cause of gum inflammation. It can only be removed by a professional scaling<\/b><\/span>. <\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      2. Proper nutrition to nourish your gums<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Certain foods promote gum health:<\/p>

      • Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C<\/b> (kiwi, citrus fruits, bell pepper)<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Calcium-rich foods<\/b><\/span> (cheeses, yogurts, almonds)<\/p><\/li>

      • Hard-to-chew foods<\/b><\/span> (apples, raw carrots) which stimulate blood circulation in the gums<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Limit sugary, acidic, and ultra-processed products which promote dental plaque.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        3. Avoid risk factors<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Certain behaviors directly harm gum health:<\/p>

        • Tobacco<\/b><\/span>, which reduces vascularization and masks signs of inflammation<\/p><\/li>

        • Chronic stress<\/b><\/span>, which weakens the immune system<\/p><\/li>

        • Malocclusion<\/b><\/span> or misaligned teeth, which promote bacterial retention areas<\/p><\/li>

        • Bruxism<\/b><\/span> (teeth grinding), a source of gingival microtrauma<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          4. Consult your dental surgeon regularly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Professional monitoring<\/b><\/span> is essential for:<\/p>

          • Detect early signs of periodontal disease<\/p><\/li>

          • Perform a complete scaling<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/li>

          • Adapt your hygiene techniques to your situation<\/p><\/li>

          • Evaluate the quality of your gums, especially if you wear a prosthesis or have implants<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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            What to do in case of sensitive or bleeding gums?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Gum bleeding<\/b><\/span> is never normal. It is a warning sign, often due to bacterial plaque accumulation<\/b><\/span>. <\/p>

            Act quickly:<\/p>

            • Reinforce hygiene with gentle but thorough brushing<\/p><\/li>

            • Avoid tobacco<\/p><\/li>

            • Consult a dentist for a complete periodontal diagnosis<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              Do not let inflammation set in. Untreated periodontitis<\/b><\/span> can damage the supporting tissues of the tooth. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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              Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              • Healthy gums are essential for a lasting and stable smile<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • Adapted daily hygiene<\/span>, a <\/span>balanced diet<\/b> and <\/span>regular consultations<\/b> are the pillars of their protection<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/li>

              • In case of bleeding, pain, or recession, do not wait<\/b><\/span> to consult<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Healthy gums are the foundation of a lasting smile. In case of bleeding, recession, or persistent bad breath, a prompt consultation is essential. The practice assists you in the detection and prevention of periodontal diseases through expert monitoring. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4866,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5340","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-sheets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5340"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5340\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-laurent-sers.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}