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Reviewed by Ray Spotts

Reviewed by: Ray Spotts

Manage Stress. If stress isn't properly controlled or managed, it can lead to further physiological damage like high blood pressure. This, in turn, will greatly exacerbate your chances of heart attack or stroke. Try starting with simple relaxation techniques like controlled breathing and meditation. Focus on each breath entering and exiting your lungs, and imagine your stress leaving you every time you exhale.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts

A cause of receding gums that sometimes doesn't get mentioned is aggressive brushing. All of the parts of your mouth are naturally and inherently fragile and can be sensitive if you are too rough. In the attempt to ensure that brushing is done properly some people apply a bit too much pressure or clean their teeth more vigorously than is actually necessary. This practice can lead to receding gums. Ensure that you are gentle enough with your teeth and gums when you do your daily cleaning.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts

We've all been there. While we are brushing or flossing our teeth, we see a little bit of pink in the sink or on the string. While a bit of bleeding can sometimes be considered normal, if you are bleeding from your gums pretty regularly or you start to experience discomfort or gums that hurt, you need to act immediately. The importance of our teeth is evident, but by extension the importance of our gums is equally so. In the event that you do start to experience tender or irritated gums, you need to take the proper steps to prevent further issues from occurring.