Floss first and brush away gunk with your tooth brush, brush immediately after eating citrus foods.

Eat crunchy foods to wipe away plaque and stimulate the gums and also cut intake of sugary foods and drinks e.g. sodas, pineapple juice, mango juice, orange juices and passion fruit juices to prevent cavities.

Avoid use of alcohol, use tooth paste that contains fluoride and avoid tobacco. Eat foods and take drinks that are rich in calcium.

It is also advised to visit a dentist at least twice a year. This helps you to detect the dangers that might attack your teeth before it is too late.

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Some people told our health tam that they brush their teeth and cleanse the mouth well but still their gums bleed. So in this news report we bring to you how you can guard your gum against bleeding.

You should brush your teeth gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush after every meal, rinsing with salty water or hydrogen peroxide and water.

Avoid using alcohol-containing mouthwashes because they aggravate the problem. Flossing teeth twice a day can prevent plaque from building up. Avoid snaking between meals, and reducing carbohydrates can also guard your gum against bleeding. Eating a balanced and healthy diet also works well.

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