“What is the treatment for gingivitis?”

Professional cleaning which includes removing all traces of plaque, tartar and bacterial products. This treatment usually reverses symptoms of gingivitis and prevents its progression to more serious gum disease and tooth loss. You have the best chance for successful treatment when you also adopt a daily routine of good oral care and stop tobacco use

Gingivitis treatment depends on two main things: Professional cleaning by dentists or hygienist Self cleaning teeth and home care ( brushing, flossing and mouthwash) Some extra precautions for severe gingivitis with bleeding gums like rinsing with chlorhexidine for few days ( decided by the dentist) Some gingivitis cases might need LANAP Laser treatment or gingival troughing. Gingivitis treatment is considered easy To be arrested and necessary to avoid progressing to periodontitis

Gingivitis is treated every day by having a thorough prophylaxis (dental cleaning) and then doing a thorough flossing every day with brushing 2-3X/day. The flossing is critical because brushing only cleans 60% of the teeth and whats in between and below the gum line is what causes the inflammation there called gingivitis. Make sure you go in regularly for the dental cleaning and exam because some of the soft plaque turns into hard tartar after awhile.