If you notice you have inflamed gums or a bit of pink on your toothbrush, pay more attention to your dental habits. Brush well and floss. Be sure to do so before going to bed. Brushing and flossing before bed lowers the bacterial count before it naturally rises. In the morning, brush and floss again after breakfast to cut back the bacteria that developed overnight.
Nutrition is important to gum health.
Three dietary supplements, garlic, coenzyme Q10, and aloe vera, are helpful to gum health. Because garlic functions as a natural antibiotic, it can help cut down on gum bacteria. In early research, Dr. Edward G. Wilkinson, of the U.S. Air Force Medical Center, gave patients 50 mg of CoQ10 a day. His patients experienced reduced periodontal pocket depth. Later studies have reconfirmed this.