Healthy gums are important for your overall health and well being. To maintain healthy gums follow this simple recipe:

1. Clean your teeth thoroughly every day. Thorough cleaning once a day is better than incomplete cleaning many times a day.
2. Have your teeth cleaned on a regular basis. If too much time passes between professional cleanings your gums may become diseased despite thorough daily cleaning.
3. Don’t smoke and control diabetes. Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to gum disease.
4. Don’t ignore the warning signs of gums disease. Gum disease usually does not hurt until it is too late. Because it does not hurt many people ignore it. This can lead to tooth loss and significant health problems.