{"id":260,"date":"2018-12-15T18:26:09","date_gmt":"2018-12-15T18:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=260"},"modified":"2018-12-21T18:53:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T18:53:36","slug":"combat-bacteria-below-gumline-says-dentist-crown-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/combat-bacteria-below-gumline-says-dentist-crown-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Combat Bacteria Below the Gumline Says Dentist in Crown Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_180697444.jpeg.problem-gums-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman with bacteria under gumline\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_180697444.jpeg.problem-gums-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_180697444.jpeg.problem-gums-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_180697444.jpeg.problem-gums-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even if you are a germaphobe who bleaches every surface in your home daily and frequently applies antibacterial hand cleaner while exploring the sights at Navy Pier with thousands of your closest friends, you can\u2019t avoid this truth: <em>You carry some of the worst bacteria with you everywhere you go!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With more than 600 different types of bacteria that make their home on your teeth, gums and throat, your mouth is the dirtiest place in the human body. And the worst offenders are those that hide below the gumline where you can\u2019t see it. Here\u2019s what your dentist in Crown Point advises you to do about it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Understand What You\u2019re Up Against<\/h2>\n<p>The good bacteria in your mouth is vital for digestion, immune function and other health factors, but the bad bacteria wreak havoc on your teeth. They feed on the sugar and starches you eat, producing acid that softens enamel or steadily manufacturing the sticky plaque that quickly hardens to tartar.<\/p>\n<p>The end results? Bad breath, infection, inflammation, tooth decay and gum disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Best Defense Against Bacteria Below the Gumline<\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that much of what you do for the general presence of bacteria in your mouth will also help below the gumline. That includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing two times a day with a fluoride toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Flossing daily.<\/li>\n<li>Using a mouthwash.<\/li>\n<li>Adding a water flosser to your regimen \u2013 they\u2019re especially effective around crowns and bridges.<\/li>\n<li>Changing your toothbrush every 3 months.<\/li>\n<li>Having r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/family-and-preventive-dentistry.html\">egular dental exams<\/a> to prevent or remove plaque and tartar accumulation below the gumline.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing your sugar consumption \u2013 bacteria thrive on it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The How Matters, Too<\/h2>\n<p>Some people do a cursory <em>swipe and swish<\/em> and call that good oral hygiene. To make sure you\u2019re actually removing bacteria, be sure to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush for at least 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t scrub your gums \u2013 it can leave scratches that provide a place for bacteria to hide.<\/li>\n<li>Consider an electric toothbrush \u2013 they do a better job of cleaning gums and teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth and brush gently toward the gums.<\/li>\n<li>Use gentle pressure when flossing to avoid bleeding, which can promote infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the fight against bacteria in your mouth is an ongoing concern, keeping it at bay is one of the simplest preventive measures you can take to keep your mouth healthy. Stay on the alert for bacteria-causing habits and see your dentist regularly, and you\u2019ll be the victor in this contest.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>At Berquist Family Dentistry, father and son dentists Dr. Daniel Berquist and Dr. Robert Berquist have teamed up to keep it all in the family. That goes for yours, too. Children, parents and seniors are all welcome to keep their smiles healthy in this convenient and comfortable environment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact them<\/a> at (219) 226-0544 to explore all the ways they can solve your dental issues\u2026even before problems start. 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