Your gums are the foundation of your oral health, helping keep your teeth in place and your smile resilient. A proper oral hygiene routine of brushing twice and flossing once a day can help maintain healthy gums, making it that much more crucial to use a toothbrush that’s specifically designed to support your gum line.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Mild gum disease is characterized by swollen and sometimes bleeding gums. If left untreated, it can progress and result in receding gums and damage to the foundation of your teeth, putting them at risk as they become vulnerable to tooth loss.
Electric Toothbrushes are Proven to be the Best for Gum Health
A consistent oral care regimen can help keep gum disease from taking root. When looking for the best toothbrush for your gums, consider switching to an electric toothbrush. Research has shown that brushing with an electric toothbrush can maintain gum health and prevent tooth loss.1
Sources:
http://www.oralhealthplatform.eu/our-work/the-state-of-oral-health-in-europe/
1Pitchika V, Pink C, Völzke H, Welk A, Kocher T, Holtfreter B. Long-term impact of powered toothbrush on oral health: 11-year cohort study.
J Clin Periodontol. 2019. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13126
*Compared to a manual toothbrush