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Healthy Gums Are Important For Overall Health #YourGumsMatter

May 12, 2015 By Toni Church

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I personally have the worst teeth ever.  I have a filling in every single molar and one dental implant, which I got at 23 when an old root canal went bad.  During my second pregnancy one of my teeth actually cracked when I was chewing a piece of gum, half it broke off and fell out of my mouth.  My gums aren’t much better.

Now you may think I do not take care of my mouth but I do.  I go to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning.  I brush my teeth 2-3 x a day.  I even floss occasionally….okay that is a lie I do not really floss, but neither does my husband and his teeth are perfect, but that is not the point is it?

As a nurse and someone who has battled issues with my teeth my whole life I well versed in the importance of healthy teeth and gums and I am taking steps to improve the health of my gums and teeth because I know that your gums matter.  I am also teaching my 6 year old why gums matter!!!

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Why do you need healthy gums?

Gum disease affects your teeth by weakening their support which can result in the loss of adult teeth.  If losing teeth isn’t enough of a reason to take care of your gums knowing that gum disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and even pancreatic cancer, should be.  “Recent studies have demonstrated a relationship between periodontal disease and infectious endocarditis, coronary artery disease and stroke” (#1).  Studies have found that people suffering from gum disease are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease than a person who has healthy gums. (#1).  Diabetes Care did a study which linked gum disease with increased development of diabetes (#2).  All of these studies point to the same conclusion, we need to take care of our gums!

4 Tips for healthier gums

  1. Brush:  Brush your teeth at least twice a day, more if possible.
  2. Floss:  Floss daily.
  3. Eat Healthy:  Eat a healthy diet and avoid snacking on sugary foods which can lead to tooth decay.
  4. Dentist:  Visit your dentist every 6 months for a check up and cleaning.  If you develop swollen gums or tooth pain see your dentist right away.

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 What are your tips for keeping your gums healthy?

 

References:

  1. http://www.perioimplant.com/periodontal_education/health.html
  2. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/31/7/1373.abstract

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My name is Toni and I am a mother, wife, runner, blogger and RN originally from Long Island. I now reside in Tampa Bay. I blog about running, health, fitness and my life. Follow my journey as I run, love and live my life to the fullest.

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  1. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I totally lie about flossing to my dentist! LOL I do think there is a genetic component to dental health as well.
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    • Toni Church says

      May 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM

      me tooo!!! And I know I should do it!

  2. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    All great reminders for gum and teeth health!
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  3. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    May 12, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    My mom was always great about taking us to the dentist every 6 months. I really slacked on that since becoming responsible for myself but I’m happy to say that I went to the dentist in December and already have an appointment to go back next month! I do need to be better about flossing, though!
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  4. Marcia says

    May 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I’ve had my share of dental issues and I loathe the dentist but I make myself go regularly and I floss every night. I have too many friends who’ve had really serious gum issues. Yikes.
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  5. Artney @ My Pretty Brown says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I just left the dentist and had a great check up. I admit, I need to be a better job flossing.
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  6. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    If there was a competition for worst teeth, we’d be neck and neck! Yikes! My dentist knows me very well…
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  7. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I have terrible gums too. I’m guilty of not flossing as much as I should, in fact rarely which is not good. My gums use to bleed everytime I brushed my teeth until I started using an essential oil toothpaste (DoTerra OnGuard Toothpaste)! Ever since a week after I started using it my gums don’t bleed anymore, in fact the dentist was amazed at the difference!

  8. rachel says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Yes! Great post! Great tips! Our gums DO matter! 🙂
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  9. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    ugh but I hate the dentist!! I really need to go because it’s been a year since my last cleaning. I know – that’s bad. but no joke I really dread the dentist. Like I feel nauseous walking in there it just gives me anxiety. Cleanings always hurt so much for me!
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  10. Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Great tips! I too have yucky teeth in spite of efforts to keep them sparkly.
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  11. Lara says

    May 16, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I brush twice a day and floss occasionally LOL. My dentist told me I need to get an electric tooth brush because my gums are so bad 🙁
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