“Can gingivitis be fixed?”
I have gingivitis. Can gingivitis be fixed?
6 Answers
Yes, it’s reversible with adequate professional cleaning and good oral hygiene aids at home consistently.
ABSOLUTELY, WITH A GOOD HOME CARE AND PERIODIC HYGIENE RECALLS
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of Periodontal or Gum Disease. If it is truly Gingivitis it is reversible. It is only swollen or bleeding gums from lack of or inadequate brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist and hygienist. If there is bone loss then it is no longer gingivitis but gum disease ( involves bone loss and bone cannot be regenerated but could be stabilized and in some cases bone can be added to correct the defects.
Gingivitis can be fixed with regular appointments to the hygienist and adhering to home care and hygiene as recommended
Yes, fixing gingivitis requires brushing twice daily and flossing at least once a day.
Interesting way of posing a question. Yes, gingivitis can be"fixed." You need to keep your teeth and gums and mouth clean. Gingivitis is caused by bacteria that's normally in your mouth, that every 24 hours it organizes and plops down on your teeth and gums. You have to make sure that you brush that plaque off of your teeth and gums thoroughly. In addition you have to clean between your teeth as well. And don't forget to brush your tongue and clean your pallet, because bacteria and plaque accumulates there as well. I find that a battery or electric toothbrush generally works better than brushing by hand, it is more effective as long as it's used properly. Do not scrub with it like you do with a regular toothbrush. Clean one tooth at a time for a couple of seconds on each tooth, at the gum line, so that the toothbrush can break up and remove the plaque. To clean between your teeth you can use dental floss or a WaterPik Water Flosser. Aim the pic at your gums, and go slowly along the gum line, and when it's between your teeth let it sit there for 3 seconds so it can gently flush out any plaque and debris. Use it at a low setting, for instance a 2 or 3. I often suggest an antibacterial rinse of some sort be put into the reservoir of the water flosser. Please note: message attached
