How can I get rid of bright red gums from Gingivitis to ease the pain until seeing dentist next week?

Question

I floss once each night and brush approx 3 times / day.
I have been using extra mild toothpaste (natural brand) and rinsing with salt water. I avoid spicey food.

My teeth are so sensitive that even salt water in warm water hurts...... as does my 'ultra soft' toothbrush and the electric one.

Answer 1

Your question is ambiguous. The signs of gingivitis are bleeding gums and a bright red margin. Yet your hygiene regimen is very good, and this doesn't seem right. If you still think you have gingivitis, then the use of a chlorhexidine mouthwash (e.g. "Savacol") will help. "Listerine" is not helpful, and is only supported up by research studies done in-house. Waste of money.
For sensitive teeth however, there can be a few reasons:
1. Brushing with too much force or with hard bristles;
2. Too many acidic drinks e.g. sodas (soft drinks), juices, sports drinks, ... The only NON-acidic drinks are usually water and milk. This is the most common causes of tooth sensitivity in today's youth (assuming you are youngish). Sometimes this will also cause a thin band of reddened gums, but this is difficult to notice unless you are a dentist.
3. A cavity.
For the moment, I would suggest going onto water or milk, and use a desensitising toothpaste (e.g. Sensodyne). Cut out the salt water - that would only aggravate sensitivity and not achieve anything for gingivitis anyway.

Answer 2

if you floss every day and brush 3x a day ... i'm not sure how you can have gingivitis.

however, mix 1 tablespoon baking soda in 8 oz warm water. mix until dissolved and gargle with it. it will help heal the bright red / swollen / bleeding gums.

good luck ....

Answer 3

rinse with Listerine. It will make a difference. it may tingle at first, but hold it in your mouth until that sensation stops. It will help to destroy the disease.

Answer 4

try intaking vitamin C as it is known to protect or strengthen the gums.

Answer 5

take ibuprofen, drink green tea

Answer 6

daktarin gel. will ease it until you see dentist.