Gum Disease, periodontal.
2006-07-14 05:27:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Anaerobic simply means it does not require oxygen to survive. With gum disease, if mouthwash doesn't get rid of it and its of concern to your dentist s/he will need to give you an antibiotic.
2006-07-14 05:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anaerobes cannot survive in an oxygen rich environment - so the best way to get rid of them is to expose them to the air. Sometimes only a rood canal, tooth extraction or surgery can expose those nasty bugs. You could try toothpaste with peroxide in it to see if it helps - but I am sure that your dentist knows more than I do.
2006-07-14 22:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anaerobic means...no O2 needed.for gum disease....get a periodontist review before any DIY.
2006-07-14 13:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by cherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋