“How do you make gingivitis go away?”
I think I have gingivitis and I want it to go away. Do I have to see a dentist for treatment? Or are there home treatments that can help?
10 Answers
Gingivitis is inflammation of the "gums." Often a good dental cleaning followed by excellent oral hygiene habits will completely reverse the problem.
Routine dental visits
Brush very good 3 x day
Mouth wash
Flossing
Good dental cleaning.
Brush very good 3 x day
Mouth wash
Flossing
Good dental cleaning.
Brush and floss. Mouthwash will help as well :)
It’s best to see a dental professional, it may be gingivitis, but it may be something more serious. Good hygiene is always recommended, flossing, brushing & using a mouth rinse helps, as well as having a good healthy diet.
Hansjorg Lammers
Dentist
Please go and see your dentist. Most of the time, bleeding is caused by plaque, an overload of bad micoorganisms, which your dentist has to treat, e.g., by professional cleaning.
Please see a dentist.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums that is usually reversible. You probably should go to see a dentist to get your teeth cleaned. Once the teeth are cleaned the gums should heal. To prevent gingivitis make sure you brush and floss daily. Salt water or Listerine rinses may also help, but if your gingivitis is due to tartar deposits on your teeth, these would need to be cleaned off by dentist or hygienist before the gums heal.
Brushing at least twice daily and flossing at least once a day are important for prevention and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. If you have not been flossing regularly, your gums will bleed for a while until the bacteria is reduced. An electric toothbrush is beneficial as well. However, if it has been some time since you have been to a dentist for a professional cleaning there is a good chance that calculus has built up under the gum tissue. This cannot be removed at home and will not only contribute to gingivitis, but will not allow for the tissues to heal until it is removed professionally. So, my advice is to make an appointment at a dental office so that your situation can be evaluated and then the best recommendations can be made.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rankin
Sincerely,
Dr. Rankin
Improving brushing and flossing will help, but if there is calculus present (which is most likely the case), you will need to see a dentist. Calculus can only be removed by the dentist/hygienist.
Dr. Brandon Nicholson, D.D.S.
Dr. Brandon Nicholson, D.D.S.
It is a good idea to have a dentist make a diagnosis for your condition. Then together you can develop a plan to address your needs. You may be able to manage some of the treatment at home without going into the office once you know what is wrong and what you need to do to get the problem under control and prevent it from happening again.
Good luck.
Good luck.
