wash hands before gum massage

Gum massage is a safe and must be done in daily practice.

Dentists recommend:

• brushing teeth twice daily

• flossing between teeth

• attending routine dental CHECK UP

• maintaining balanced nutrition

• avoiding tobacco products

How to Do a Gum Massage 

- Wash hands: Clean your hands well with soap and water before touching your mouth.

- Use gentle pressure

- Move finger in circular motion : Rub the gums in small, circular motion,moving slowly from your back molars to your front teeth and along both theupper and lower jaw, also from palate and tongue side 

- Time: Spend 1 to 2 min

Benefits :    

- Reduces discomfort or mild pain after Root canal treatment or cap/bridge fixation

-  Improve teeth movement in braces or aligner treatment

- Boosts blood flow: Brings fresh, nutrient-rich blood to your gum line.

- Helps clean plaque along gum line

- Reduces teeth mobility 

Materials used for gum massage

it can be done with:

- toothpaste

- dentist recommended gel

- turmeric powder

- mustard oil

- alum powder 

When Gum Massage Should Be Avoided

Gum massage should be avoided if a person experiences:

 - severe gum bleeding

- in surgery treated area

- Painful swelling of gum

- active oral infections

- open sores or ulcers in the mouth

According to Dr Sanjog Chandak, early detection of gum inflammation allows dentists to intervene before gum disease progresses into more serious periodontal conditions.          

"PREVENTIONIS BETTER THAN CURE."