If you notice the following symptoms, your gum disease may have progressed to an advanced form called periodontitis: Receding gums. Longer-looking teeth with visible roots. Loose or shifting teeth. A change in your bite, or how your teeth fit together. ...
Dark red or reddish-purple gums Receding gums Bleeding gums, especially during brushing or flossing Bad breaththat doesn’t go away Soft gums Gums that are away from your teeth Loose teeth Malocclusion, aka teeth that don’t line up as they used to ...
Research into the practice of oil pulling shows that indeed the daily swish may be as effective -- or almost as effective -- as chlorhexidine mouthwash against bad breath, plaque, receding gums and gum disease, as well as against the cavity-causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) ...
Natural Treatments For Receding Gums
so that you are able to brush on the go. If you are unable to brush, at least rinse your mouth with water. When you brush your teeth, use a gentle circular motion, and brush for at least 2 minutes. If you brush too hard, it can wear away your enamel and lead to receding gums....
A change in gum color from pink to red. Persistent bad breath and/or a bad taste in your mouth. If you notice the following symptoms, your gum disease may have progressed to an advanced form called periodontitis: Receding gums. Longer-looking teeth with visible roots. Loose or shifting...