Healthy Gums;

* It is light pink in color.

* It has a firm consistency and firmly adheres to the teeth.

* The top layer looks like an orange peel.

* No bleeding while brushing teeth.

* No pain and swelling occurs.

Unhealthy Gums;

* It is dark red in color. Bleeding occurs.

* There is a change in gum color.

* Gum recession.

* Swelling of the gums occurs.

* There is bad breath.

   The above reasons indicate gum disease. The cause of this disease is tartar and plaque. If you have gum complaints, you should definitely see a dentist.

No matter how much we pay attention to our hygiene, it may not be possible to prevent tartar and plaque formation after a while. Tea, coffee and cigarette consumption cause extra discoloration. For this reason, we should visit the dentist every 6 months and have tartar cleaning. Paying attention to gum health allows us to prolong the life of our teeth. May the peace be with you.

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