Are there any remedies out there to improve the health of your gums without breaking the bank at the dentist?
April 8, 2009 by
Filed under Health Remedies
I need to get braces and my gums need work along with plaque removal. Any suggestions on how to improve that situation, besides the obvious of brushing and flossing. Thanks!
Canbarra 2 on Fri, 10th Apr 2009 10:54 am
Brushing your teeth after every meal and at rising from your nights sleep. Brush low to the gums. A water pick is also excellent for your gums. Massage your gums with your fingers. Use latex gloves please, or wash your hands well.
artgal1285 on Mon, 13th Apr 2009 8:12 pm
There is nothing you can do at home that will reasonably remove plaque build-up. You’ll need to see the hygienist first then follow their aftercare instructions. Good luck
jane B on Fri, 17th Apr 2009 4:15 am
actually, the best way is to have a great oral hygiene regimine that includes frequent flossing and brushing. if you have a manual brush, you may want to opt in for an electronic one because they get off a lot more plaque and tartar. Check out and click on the gingivitis link on the left for more tips.
Amy L on Fri, 17th Apr 2009 6:14 am
There’s nothing out there that replaces regular cleanings that effectively removes the harden plaque up at the gumline. When i had braces, the Waterpik was great in between flossing. It cleaned the brackets and took out larger pieces of food. It massages your gums too. But yeah, just keep flossing/brushing and get those cleanings. I missed a lot when i had braces and I had staining after they came off. Good luck!