Serbia team celebrates a point during a women's volleyball semifinal match between the USA and Serbia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracanazinho indoor arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 18, 2016.
healthy gums. When we pull back our lips and look in our mouths, we see our teeth and a lining of gums that covers where the roots of the teeth meet the jaw bone. But from the bone at the depths to the gums at the surface, there's more going on than meets the eye.
Best Toothpaste for Gum Disease. The best toothpaste for gum disease is one that is non abrasive and contains one or more ingredients to decrease harmful bacteria that cause gum disease. Low abrasivity is important because those with gum disease are more likely to have receded gums. When gums recede, root surfaces are exposed and are more vulnerable to erosion from abrasive toothpaste. Bacteria fighting ingredients will decrease plaque. With less plaque on your teeth, your gums will stay healthier.