Hmmm. Are you flossing like you should? Healthy gums are pinkish and not puffy. A lot of times you hear that gum disease (gingivitis) presents as red, puffy or swollen gums, often, it begins with a loss of color.
Flossing will remove plaqe and stimulate blood flow to the gums if done correctly. You take a good length of floss, gently slide it up between the teeth. Next, wrap it around the tooth about 1/2 way. Then, gently rub up and down. Do this in between all teeth and on the back sides of your last molars. When you brush, use a SOFT bristle brush. Angle the brush at about 45 degrees to the gumline and brush in a small, gentle, circular motion.
Last, be sure to rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash. Nothing too harsh, and if it burns terribly when you first start, you can follow it with a water rinse.
If this doesn't bring the color back to your gums in a few short days, I'll be really surprised. Try it & best of luck to you!!!
