09/15/2026
Lesson From Your Dentist: Gum Care 101 🦷💜🌳
September is Gum Care Month, so this month’s lesson is all about the foundation of a healthy mouth: your gums!
Dr. Capen likes to say, “Your gums are the soil, and your teeth are the trees—you can’t have healthy trees without healthy soil!” 🌱🦷
Bleeding, redness, or swelling may seem harmless, but they can be some of the earliest signs of gingivitis. The good news? Caught early, gingivitis can often be reversed with improved home care and professional cleanings.
Left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, where the tissues and bone supporting your teeth begin to break down.
And in Dr. Capen’s words: when the soil “washes away from the tree,” the tree starts to sway in the wind! 🌳💨 You don’t want wiggly teeth… unless it’s a baby tooth! 😉
Swipe through for your lesson, then consider this your homework: brush twice a day, clean between your teeth, and don’t skip your regular dental visits! 📚✨
Your teeth get a lot of attention, but healthy gums deserve some love, too! 💜
