How to keep pink gums

The gums

The gums are the thin layer that surrounds the upper and lower teeth, and they may be exposed to many diseases and infections that require treatment. Evidence of its health, and in order to maintain healthy gums, many methods must be followed, and this is what we will mention in this article.

Causes of gum discoloration

• Exposure to some hormonal changes that affect humans during puberty, during pregnancy, during the menstrual cycle, and in the menopause stage, as these hormones cause an increase in tooth sensitivity and an increase in gum infections.
• Taking some medical drugs that affect the color and integrity of the gums, by reducing the secretion of saliva, such as medicines intended to treat pharyngitis.
• Practicing some bad habits such as smoking, neglecting dental hygiene, or due to genetic factors.
• Some people suffer from some diseases such as cancer, immunodeficiency syndrome, meaning immune deficiency, or diabetes, as it affects the absorption of sugar in food, which makes patients more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum discolouration.
• Infection with some hormonal diseases such as Addison's disease and Nielsen's disease.

How to keep pink gums

• Brushing the teeth twice a day before and after eating meals.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that does not hurt the gums
• Gargle before bed with water with a tablespoon of salt added to it, which kills germs.
• Using dental floss to remove food debris to avoid accumulation of food between the teeth.
• Avoid soft drinks that are high in sugar.
• Eat foods high in vitamins that nourish your gums and teeth, such as fruits and vegetables.
• Visit the doctor every six months.
• stop smoking.
• Do not over-brush your teeth; Because this will cause the gum tissue to be irritated, change its color to red, and feel pain, and there must be a reference to avoiding the sideways movement of the toothbrush because it damages the gums, and the teeth while only moving from the top to the bottom for a minute.
• Avoid sharing your toothbrush with another person.

Natural recipes for supplying gums

Salt recipe

the ingredients

• Two tablespoons of salt.
• A tablespoon of honey.

How to prepare:

Mix honey and salt until we get a cohesive paste, rub the mixture on the gums and teeth, then rub it with a toothbrush.

Turmeric recipe

the ingredients:

• One hundred grams of turmeric extract.
• One hundred milliliters of water.

How to prepare:

Dissolve turmeric in warm water, let it cool down aside, then gargle with this mixture.