{"id":693,"date":"2020-01-24T06:36:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T06:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/?p=693"},"modified":"2026-01-21T06:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:44:39","slug":"tips-from-your-dentist-in-mackay-on-how-to-keep-gingivitis-at-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/tips-from-your-dentist-in-mackay-on-how-to-keep-gingivitis-at-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from Your Mackay Dental Clinic on How to Keep Gingivitis at Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Gingivitis (gum disease) is not a fun time for your mouth, as it can eat away at the tooth, gums and the surrounding bone. It\u2019s usually brought on by a poor oral care routine and it can destroy a smile if you\u2019re not careful, so that\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up some oral healthcare tips from our dentist in Mackay<\/strong> to help you keep those gums pink and healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Use dental floss<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the first recommendations you may get from your dentist in Mackay<\/a> to improve your oral care regime is to start flossing regularly. Running a string of dental floss through your teeth at least once a day can help reduce your chances of gingivitis, as well as clear out any stubborn plaque or food particles you may have missed while brushing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brush regularly<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Something that really can not be stressed enough is how vitally important it is that you keep up a regular brushing schedule. Failing to brush your teeth at least twice a day can increase your risk of gum disease and tooth decay setting in, as plaque, tartar and bacteria that\u2019s not cleaned out goes to work on the protective enamel layer of your teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ideally you should be brushing in the morning and in the evening before bed, but if you can also have a brush after snacks then that also helps. At Northern Beaches Dental in Mackay<\/strong> our team can instruct you on the finer points of brushing to help you find a method that works for you, to keep those pearly whites looking great.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Consider an electric brush<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For that deep reaching clean you may want to consider using an electric toothbrush. Using sonic technology they are able to reach further into those tiny gaps between your teeth and gums to clean up plaque that may be missed using a normal toothbrush. Also, because an electric brush essentially does all the work, it\u2019s a good idea for elderly or young patients who may struggle with holding their arm up at certain angles for long periods of time whilst they brush.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0Use a mouthwash<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To ensure your teeth have that lasting protection after you brush your dentist may also recommend you begin to use mouthwash. A thorough rinse at least once every other day can clear out any food particles or stubborn bits of plaque that may be hanging on there. It also freshens your breath and provides a lasting sterilised protection to keep those harmful bacteria numbers down.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Schedule regular check-up appointments<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another change you can make is to schedule check-ups often, as well as regular cleaning visits. This will allow our team to track your teeth\u2019s overall progress, as well as provide a deep professional clean to strip out any hidden plaque or tartar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We can also use our check-ups to provide you with information about how to look after your teeth or offer appropriate cosmetic procedures to solve serious issues such as diseased gums, chips and cracks or fill in any gaps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These are just a few things you can change to your oral care routine to help strengthen your teeth and stave off any potential symptoms of gingivitis. For additional information or to schedule a cleaning to give yourself a head start on your new cleaning schedule, just get in touch with our team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gingivitis (gum disease) is not a fun time for your mouth, as it can eat away at the tooth, gums and the surrounding bone. It\u2019s usually brought on by a poor oral care routine and it can destroy a smile if you\u2019re not careful, so that\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up some oral healthcare tips from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=693"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2881,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693\/revisions\/2881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}