How to Take Care of Your Gums
Good oral hygiene should be a natural part of your daily, healthy lifestyle. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to maintain healthy gums. Brushing twice a day with parodontax™ and flossing before bed are the most important part of good gum health. But there’s more you can do to protect your mouth.
![Elderly Woman Brushing Teeth Plaque Build Up parodontax](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/parodontax-v3/en_US/gum-health/maintaining-healthy-gums/feet-on-scale.jpg?auto=format)
Watch Your Diet
Healthy gums are made in the kitchen, too. Include foods with omega-3, calcium, vitamin D, and honey in your diet. Foods such as fatty fish—like salmon, tuna, and trout—soybeans, flaxseed, and walnuts have omega-3. The fatty fish is also a good source of vitamin D. For calcium, try dark leafy greens, cheese, low-fat milk, and yogurt. These foods are all good for you—and your gums.
![Woman Breaking Cigarette](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/parodontax-v3/en_US/gum-health/maintaining-healthy-gums/man-jogging.jpg?auto=format)
Exercise
A study shows that a healthy weight and overall fitness are linked to better gum health. Healthy gums—just one more reason to stay in shape.
![Hand Meditation](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/parodontax-v3/en_US/gum-health/maintaining-healthy-gums/hand-meditation.jpg?auto=format)
Manage Stress
When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol which can worsen gum disease. Also, when you’re stressed out, you’re more likely to neglect your health.
![Smiling Men](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/parodontax-v3/en_US/gum-health/maintaining-healthy-gums/woman-breaking-cigarette.jpg?auto=format)
Don’t Smoke
If you smoke, stop. Smoking can cause gum disease and make it worse if you already have it.
![Smiling Men](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/parodontax-v3/en_US/gum-health/maintaining-healthy-gums/dental-visit-gum-disease-parodontax.jpg?auto=format)
Visit Your Dentist
Several health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis are associated with gum health. Stay on top of your gum and overall health.