生活百科：護(hù)牙系列之六——怎樣擁有健康的牙齦

Steps 步驟

STEP 1
Brush your teeth
要刷牙

Brush your teeth following each meal. Use a quality electric toothbrush to effectively massage your gums.

If bleeding occurs while brushing, adopt a more vigorous brushing and flossing regimen, and have your teeth professionally cleaned.

STEP 2
Reduce your sugar consumption
減少糖的消費(fèi)

Reduce your consumption of sugar, which promotes the growth of plaque.

STEP 3
See the dentist
定期看牙醫(yī)

Maintain regular visits to the dentist. Go at least twice a year.

STEP 4
Use a mouth rinse
使用口腔清潔劑

Use a mouth rinse containing the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine to remove excess bacteria. Now you're on your way to getting your smile back.

A study published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2009 reported that the routine intake of green tea may help promote healthy teeth and gums.