New England Dental LLC
54 Main Street Suite F Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 790-0111
Bleeding gums can be a serious dental problem so that is why it is very important for this problem to be addressed as soon as it appears. Bleeding happens for a reason and usually that reason is the gums being injured by different factors. No matter the cause of your bleeding gums, you need to see your dentist and get proper treatment. Sometimes bleeding gums can lead to periodontal disease and in that case your dentist will know the best action that should be taken. If your bleeding gums are not caused by something serious, then your dentist will recommend several things you can do to improve your overall oral hygiene. Sometimes changes in your daily dental routines can lead to quick improvement. Follow the following advice and you will have healthy and strong gums.
One of the first and easiest things you can do to prevent your gums from bleeding is to use a soft toothbrush for brushing your teeth. Hard toothbrushes can damage the tissue of your gums and your teeth enamel. That will make your gums additionally vulnerable, so it is better for you to buy and use softer toothbrush. Using soft toothbrush is not enough, but you also have to brush your teeth properly by using correct brushing techniques. Correct brushing involves brushing your teeth very gently by using circular movements over your gums and teeth for a few minutes.
Using a good mouthwash solution and doing regular daily flossing are two other very important things to do. The mouthwash must be free of alcohol because that can irritate the gums. When it comes to flossing, this is very important for making your gums stronger. When you just start to floss for the first time you may experience some smaller pain or your gums may start to bleed, but that is normal. When you strengthen them enough over time they will stop to bleed and your gums will become much healthier.
Besides doing all the mentioned things, last but not least important thing to do is to follow a good diet and avoid smoking. Cigarettes contain all kinds of strong chemicals that can damage both your teeth and gums. When it comes to diets, make sure you avoid foods and drinks that contain high levels of sugar. Sugars can lead to accumulation of plaque which will eventually lead to bleeding gums and other gum problems.
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Dear Patient,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies recommendations. Based on the recommendations from ADA and CSDA into consideration and being mindful of the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, we have made the decision to open our offices from Wednesday May 13th for Emergencies and from Wednesday May 20th for routine dental treatments.
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 203-790-0111.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.
Sincerely,
Dentist and Team