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Cate Vieregger, DDS answers: How can I keep my gums healthy?

i'd like my gums to remain in good health...tips for doing so?


Cate Vieregger, DDS
1 month ago

Brushing and flossing as easy as it sounds is key, but it is not enough to keep you healthy.  Routine dental visits wher the gums are gently measured every visit are your insurance policy for good oral health.  If a gum pocket becomes diseased the measurements get deeper and professional laser gum therapy is a painless way to treat the disease.

Gum disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, diabetes and blood sugar control in diabetics as well as premature birth in pregnant women.

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