“How do you fix inflamed gums?”
I am a 32 year old female. I want to know how do you fix inflamed gums?
7 Answers
Removal of the irritating micro-organisms (plaque) and oral rinses followed with daily oral hygiene
Inflamed gums is known as gingivitis. Depending on how severe it is will determine the best treatment. The more severe cases will require a procedure called scaling and root planing which is a nonsurgical therapy. More moderate cases can be treated with more professional cleaning during the year. All cases including milder ones require improved care at home which involves proper brushing techniques, flossing and an antibacterial rinse. For more information speak to your dentist or periodontist who specializes in diseases of the gums.
Gum therapy and regular cleanings
You need to visit the periodontist to evaluate the gum issue first. Treatment could be chemotherapeutic, conservative and surgical approach, or a combination of the three approaches. Each case needs to be diagnosed first in order to determine the best treatment modality.
There are a number of ways to fix inflamed "gums," but the first issue is to determine the reason that they are inflamed. Most times, but not all times, inflamed gums are due to lack of proper oral hygiene. Your best recourse is to see a periodontist. Periodontists are specialists in treating this exact problem.
More than likely you will need a deep clean.
The basic answer is good oral hygiene and regular cleanings at the dentist office. Once the gums are inflamed, they usually need professional cleaning to remove the hard calculus that cannot be brushed away. Once the teeth are clean, then they can be kept healthy with good brushing and flossing habits. Occasionally, there are other problems with the gums such as lichen planus that need to be treated with medication in order to resolve the inflammation.
