@SunstarGUM Twitter Party 5/22 7-8PM EST #SunstarSmiles

May 21, 2012 By Stacie 219 Comments

We all know the importance of taking care of our teeth by brushing and flossing daily. But did you know that healthy gums are just as important?

ABOUT GUM HEALTH

Did you know…

-Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that may cause bleeding and sensitivity.

-Plaque, which may consist of material such as mucus, and food debris, is also a major cause of dental decay. Healing will normally occur once the bacteria is removed.

-Almost all gum disease is caused by bacterial plaque. The bacteria in plaque releases acid that is irritating and toxic to the gum tissue.

SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE

Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
Teeth that seem to be loose or have shifted position
Gum tissue that is red, swollen and / or bleeds easily (healthy tissue is pink, has an orange peel appearance, and does not bleed)
Pus between the teeth and gums (healthy gums are tight around the tooth and do not bleed.)
Various gum diseases can range from gingivitis with mild inflammation and bleeding to generalized disease with tooth loss.

Scary right?

Join us tomorrow night for a special Twitter party as we discuss the importance of gum health with the fabulous folks of SunstarGum:

WHO

Follow your hosts @StacieinAtlanta and @SunstarGUM

WHAT

#SunstarSmiles Twitter Party

WHERE

Tweet on Twitter with the hashtag #SunstarSmiles

WHEN

Tuesday, May 22nd from 7-8pm EST

WIN

One of 4 Fabulous oral care prize packs and 1 special Grand Prize

GET SOCIAL WITH SUNSTAR GUM

Follow them on Twitter – @SunstarGUM

Like them on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/gumbrand

Check out the GUM Brand Products

HOW TO RSVP

Leave your Twitter handle below in the comments so that I know you are coming. I will be drawing prizes from the comments.

EXTRA ENTRIES

Earn five extra entries by Tweeting about the Twitter party – no more than once every two hours

(leave five comments for each Tweet with the link to your Tweet)

Earn five extra entries by posting on Facebook about the Twitter party – no more than once every two hours

(leave five comments for each Facebook post)

Earn ten extra entries by posting on your blog about the party – Post must go up at least two hours prior to the party

(leave ten comments with the link to your post)

I was compensated for my participation.

About Stacie

Stacie, a social media consultant, is one of Cision Media's Top 10 Most Influential Mommy Bloggers and one of the HERoic: 10 Mommy Bloggers Who Rule Social Media. She is also a frequent guest speaker at blog conferences, a contributor at Babble Kid Scoop and ShePosts.

Stacie founded Social Media Chicks, a collaborative social media consulting company and Georgia Social Media Moms, a group of 250+ social media/blogging experts in her home state.

An Atlanta resident and lifelong writer, Stacie is the mother of three children (9 & under) and married to the love of her life. She is always planning the next epic travel adventure for her family.