{"id":2114,"date":"2023-06-23T10:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=2114"},"modified":"2023-06-30T08:44:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T12:44:30","slug":"signs-of-healthy-teeth-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/signs-of-healthy-teeth-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Healthy Teeth & Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you have a fever, it\u2019s obvious. But your oral health isn\u2019t always as easy to understand without the help of a dentist. Fortunately, there are some obvious signs of healthy teeth and gums that can help you know you\u2019re taking good care of your mouth!<\/p>\n

Your Gums Have a Healthy Color<\/h2>\n

Did you know that the color of your gums can be a good indicator of their health? Healthy gums are typically pink! Certain issues can change them to appear bright red or even a pale, white color. In either case, it suggests that your oral or overall health might be at risk.<\/p>\n

Bright red gums are a common sign that your gums are suffering inflammation. The most likely cause of inflamed gums is gingivitis, also known as gum disease.<\/a> If you notice the color of your gums shifting red from pink, make sure you\u2019re brushing them adequately every time you brush your teeth!<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if your gums begin to show a pale color, you should schedule a visit with your doctor. Pale gums are often one signal that you may have anemia or another illness. When you pay attention to your gums, you may be able to catch it before you suffer any major complications!<\/p>\n

Your Breath Doesn’t Smell Offensive<\/h2>\n

Nobody likes to have bad breath. It\u2019s embarrassing! It\u2019s also a common sign that your oral health isn\u2019t as good as it could be. If you have chronic bad breath, chances are your mouth is full of bacteria. The plaque build-up of bacteria never smells good, and it leads to an unappealing smell you\u2019d do anything to cover up.<\/p>\n

If you brush twice a day and keep your mouth bacteria-free, your breath will be neutral-smelling \u2013 or even pleasant! Don\u2019t forget to floss, too. Foods stuck between your teeth contribute to plaque growth and can directly impact the odor of your breath.<\/p>\n

Your Gums Don\u2019t Bleed<\/h2>\n

Great oral health means you take care of your gums. The only way to keep gums plaque-free is through daily brushing, just like your teeth. Also, like your teeth, brushing your gums shouldn\u2019t be particularly eventful \u2013 a few minutes of brushing, rinse your mouth and you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n

But if you haven\u2019t kept up with your brushing routine, or if you haven\u2019t been brushing your gums properly, you may notice some blood on your toothbrush or after you spit the toothpaste out. There are a lot of causes of bleeding gums<\/a>, and none of them are good signs for your oral health.<\/p>\n

You Don\u2019t Have Sensitive Teeth<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s perfectly normal for your teeth to be sensitive to some foods or drinks, like cold ice cream. But outside of these extreme cases, healthy teeth should be protected from sensitivity pain due to your enamel. But decaying teeth means a loss of enamel, which leads to sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n

When you suffer from sensitive teeth, a variety of foods or drinks may cause sharp pains that previously didn\u2019t:<\/p>\n