{"id":1404,"date":"2022-05-02T02:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T02:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1404"},"modified":"2022-06-17T16:00:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T16:00:28","slug":"gum-health-why-it-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/gum-health-why-it-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gum Health Is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For many people, brushing and flossing are all about removing plaque, food particles, and bacteria from their pearly whites. Though a big part of these important oral health steps revolves around keeping your teeth looking their best, it\u2019s also important to focus on your gums. Read on to learn what exactly it is that gums do, how they can become damaged, and how to take care of yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Do Gums Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though your gums may not look like much, they play an important role in helping you maintain good oral and overall health. Your gums are made up of soft skin that covers the bones of your mouth and teeth. They form a tight seal around the teeth to help them stay in place. This also prevents harmful oral bacteria from getting in and damaging your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Gums Can Be Damaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is an infection of the gums that is often caused by improper oral hygiene. Though you may think this infection would only affect your mouth, it has also been linked to heart disease, strokes, and several other health issues. This is because the harmful bacteria that cause gum disease can gain access to vital organs through your bloodstream. This allows the bacteria to wreak havoc on your mouth as well as other parts of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Care for Your Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, gum disease is fairly easy to prevent. Some ways to take care of your gums and keep infections from developing include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n