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2024-08-21 10:43:45
How can I maintain healthy gums to prevent future swelling?
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Please visit the Dentist for Scaling every 6 months to one year • Massage the gums with index finger twice daily • Brush twice daily with the prescribed toothpaste • Gargle after everymeal • Use the mouthwash twice daily

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Dear patient, maintaining a healthy gums is dependent on your oral habits and lifestyle changes. Oral habits - Brushing atleast twice a day, flossing, using a mouthwash. Lifestyle changes - Avoid or limit smoking, drinking alcohol, citric juices or carbonated soft drinks. Please visit a dentist every 6-8 months for thorough examinations. Thankyou ! Keep smiling.

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Full mouth  scaling Salt water gargle Flossing

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Hello! Brushing twice daily, tongue cleaning, Flossing if there are spaces, rinsing after each meal and snacking
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Regular Vist to near by dentist once in every 6 months

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