Shari Stuart. Purpose: It is used to stimulate and firm the gums after a surgery. It is used when gingivitis or periodontal disease is present. However,

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Shari Stuart

Purpose: It is used to stimulate and firm the gums after a surgery. It is used when gingivitis or periodontal disease is present. However, it is not recommended for healthy gum tissue.

The Benefits of a gum stimulator: It is used to shrink the swelling around the teeth of your gums.

How to you know if your gums are swollen? Your gum tissue has redness Your gums bleed easily when brushing or flossing If you have a bad order on the dental floss, after flossing you teeth Sometimes you can see the inflammation of the gum tissue just by looking in the mirror

How will the gum stimulator work? It will keep your gums healthy by removing the plaque between your teeth in the gum tissue 90% of all gum problems are caused from the gum tissues between your teeth not being stimulated.

Plaque & Gum Relationship = Not good! It accumulates on your teeth every 24 hours It must be broken up from a stimulus, and removed from your gum tissue If the plaque is not stimulated and removed, gum disease will start to develop in a matter of 2 weeks

What do your gums need? Your gums tissues need exercise to keep blood in the tissues. The blood carries away the bad toxins in the tissue The gum stimulator will remove the plaque and help blood flow to the top of your gums When you exercise you gum tissue it will keep the tissue firm and healthy

How to use the rubber tip gum stimulator? You trace the tip of the gum stimulator along the gum line around your teeth. (sweeping motion around the gum tissue) Put the gum stimulator in-between the spaces of your teeth and move it up off the tissue

How often should you use the gum stimulator? You should use it every time you brush your teeth It is recommended that you brush after every meal or at least twice a day

Use it anytime You can use your gum stimulator while you are busy or relaxing Use it while watching TV Use it while Driving Use it when reading the news paper

How to care for the rubber tip gum stimulator Keep it stored in a cool dry place Replace it every time you replace your toothbrush: every 3 months is recommended My Information is from expertvillage.com