Preventing gum disease and tooth loss?

BESIDES brushing and flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly, what else can you do to prevent gum disease and tooth loss? Are there any special mouthwashes, supplements, etc? Tooth decay problems run in my family.





Thanks!

Preventing gum disease and tooth loss?
eat healthy, check with your GP to see for other systemic disease like diabetes, etc.
Reply:Eating properly is a big key in keeping healthy teeth. Certain foods such as lemons etc. will harm your teeth. Also rubbing your teeth together will also cause weakness and can cause bone loss .
Reply:i recommend ACT mouthwash because it has floride in it. i also recommend the sonicare toothbrush because i think it does a better job of cleaning. other than that, you can't help genetics.
Reply:Alcohol and smoking are huge factors with gum disease and tooth loss.





They both kill the healthy tissue surrounding your teeth and prevent proper blood flow.





Don't use a high alcohol content mouthwash like Listerine unless you really dilute it good.





Honestly, the best rinse you can do after brushing is to rinse with warm salt water.(put a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water, rinse-swish making sure to force it between your teeth as best as you can then-spit)





It's homeostatic and prevents bacterial growth.
Reply:keeping the whole mouth well salivated and hydrated are the best ways to prevent gum disease. take note that bad bacteria are growing rapidly in low oxygen environments like dry mouth. take oral health seriously for gum disease can affect general health if left untreated. and it is best that you pay close attention to good oral hygiene to prevent gum disease from silently attacking and progressing. make it a habit to properly and carefully brush and floss teeth to remove plaque and keep the mouth free from bad bacteria from proliferating. you may also use an all natural gum disease cure to help you prevent bad gum condition. for more tips about gum care visit http://www.oramd.co.uk