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The best way to prevent gum disease is to

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Use a fluoride toothpaste
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Remove plaque
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Use whitening toothpaste
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Use a fluoride toothpaste
  • Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection involving the gums and sometimes the bone that surrounds a tooth.
  • Gum diseases can affect one tooth or many teeth, and they range from gum irritation (gingivitis) to severe infection (periodontitis). Gum infection is prevented by:
  1. Brushing twice a day. Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste such as any of the Crest Gum Detoxify toothpaste twice a day.
  2. Use an anti-gingivitis mouthwash which kills the bacteria that causes plaque. Hence, The best way to prevent gum disease is to Use a fluoride toothpaste.
So, the correct answer is 'Use a fluoride toothpaste'.

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