My Oral Care Routine
Complete oral care in three refreshing steps
At GUM®, we believe in taking time to do the things that serve us well. Improving and maintaining our health day after day is an ongoing commitment and the very essence of self-care. It’s a journey made up of multiple components, with good oral hygiene playing a foundational role.
For the last 30 years, GUM has supported research on the vital link between mouth and body health. Our oral care rituals help you clean better than brushing alone and can be personalized to your unique oral hygiene needs.
All it takes are three core steps with some additional care built into those needs that require a little extra love:
Life Stage: 50+
Everyday life shows no sign of slowing down past 50, and we still often struggle to find time for proper self-care.
That’s why at GUM, we’ve put together a collection of enjoyable, easily achievable oral health care rituals that make sure you continue to look after your teeth.
As we get older, our teeth will naturally show signs of wear, even if we’ve been meticulous with our oral hygiene. At 50+, tooth enamel starts to thin, and gums recede, and we may start to notice discolouration and staining.
For women, the drop in oestrogen levels after menopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms like sore and bleeding gums. Due to reduced saliva production with age, bacteria have a tendency to hang around in our mouths for longer, leading to bad breath and infections.
However, a robust oral health care routine will help you keep on top of these potential issues, ensuring your teeth and gums stay strong and healthy.
As someone in their 50s, you might be experiencing one or some of the following:
Life Stage: 30+
As a 30+ year-old, you are constantly on the go, but you still take the time to prioritize your health. From eating healthily to getting enough exercise and making sure you get as much sleep as possible, you’ve got it all down.
If this resonates with you and you are definitely a 30+, we have five oral care rituals that will complement your daily life and your health, all while keeping that beautiful, healthy smile in check.
Each one was designed to give your teeth and gums the loving care they deserve while allowing you to personalize each ritual to your individual needs and dental history.
As someone in their 30s, you might be feeling or noticing one or more of the following.
Choose the one that most applies to your current experience:
Life Stage: 20+
Sometimes, life in your 20s can feel like a blur, but we still need to make time for healthy routines. Establishing an oral care ritual now will help your teeth and gums stay healthy well into the future. Your older self will definitely thank you for developing good habits while you’re young.
Developing healthy practices at this stage of your life will ensure you reap the rewards for decades to come. Ensure you are taking the best possible care of your teeth and gums while still living your best life.
Here at GUM, we’ve created oral health care routines suitable for people in their 20s. We use a combination of gentle yet deep-cleaning products and innovative, ergonomic brushes. These oral health care rituals are simple to follow and will soon become second nature.
There’s a choice of two daily rituals for 20-somethings to follow: an effective everyday routine and an alternative that uses natural and organic products.
As someone in their 20s, which dental care routine is right for you?
Choose the one that most applies to your current experience:
Life Stage: Your Little Ones
When you become a parent, among (many) other things, you become responsible for your little one’s dental health.
How do you make sure their teeth and gums are clean, while teaching healthy habits for life?
Here at GUM, we’ve developed special products that are designed specifically with young mouths and teeth in mind, knowing that healthy habits start young if kids are having fun.
Lifelong oral health begins with gentle brushing, starting as soon as those first little milk teeth peep through. Our baby brushes have long and ergonomic handles, making brushing as easy as possible for parents!
When your little one is able to wield a toothbrush themselves, the handles become smaller for young hands to hold.
Our kids’ toothpastes are made from effective and gentle formulae with as many natural ingredients as possible. Appealing flavours and a gel-like texture encourage regular brushing, and there’s even a special mouthwash for older children.
Take a look at our ranges for babies, young children and juniors.
Life Stage: Braces
Make sure your braces stay clean and your breath is fresh with our complete orthodontic ritual. Braces and retainers easily trap food particles and can be tricky to clean; however, our thorough daily oral care routine will help you keep on top of your dental health and hygiene during your treatment.
The most common time to have braces fitted is during your early teens, although increasingly, people are choosing to have treatment later in life, too. Our Ortho range uses gentle ingredients and is suitable for children over seven years old.
For excellent dental care while you’re wearing braces, use these GUM products: