Someone that I know currently has gingivitis on his mandibular central incisors. His gingiva have recessed and are rolled and there is marginal reddness present (only on these two teeth). I know that he needs to go to the dentist to have the plaque removed, but he is currently in the middle of getting new dental insurance and it's not an option for at least for a few weeks.
I've advised him to floss and pay special attention to brushing more often.
He has an orthodontic retainer on the back of these teeth, which has caused him to shy away from flossing these teeth as often as he should due to having to use a bridge threader. When I had him floss with a bridge threader, it was almost impossible to get it through his gingiva. When it did go through, his gingivia bled profusely.
What can I tell him to purchase, that is over the counter, to help treat this until he can make it to the dentist? Is this disease able to be cured completely at home if he's persistant with flossing & brushing
2007-10-21 07:20:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Everyone has helped me so much with their answers! I help him floss regularly, purchased Crest Pro Health toothpaste for him to use, and listerine twice a day. From what it sounds like, this should help or even treat his problem. I also took the advice and went to Rite Aid and bought a scaler and explorer and used them on him. Popped the calculus right off! :)
p.s. No I'm not a Dentist, I'm currently in Dental Hygiene school.. which would explain why I know a little about teeth. :) I've been wishing I could bring my instruments home to use on him but I obviously can't... so the generic sort of instruments at Rite Aid seemed to help better than nothing! Thanks again guys!
2007-10-21 09:38:30 · update #1
At first I thought you were on about people with ginger hair!
2007-10-21 07:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by James M 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Gingivitis Treatment Salt Water
2016-11-04 12:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by franciose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colgate do a gum strengthening toothpaste called Time Control. This may help him. He needs to massage his gums gently with his toothbrush every day and night. Tell him to be gentle when brushing his teeth and NOT to use a toothbrush which is too hard. Instead of using floss there are packs of tiny brushes (look like bottle brushes) for sale in Wilkinsons. These do the same job but are gentle. Floss can cut the gums and infections set in. Ask in Boots Chemist for milk of magnesia and tell him to use that as a mouthwash. IF he has an infection in his gums such as ulcerative gingivitus he really needs to see a Doctor otherwise his teeth could fall out!
2007-10-21 07:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try swishing with hydrogen peroxide (1 part HP 2 parts water) at night and Use ACT or Listerine after brushing in the morning.. when brushing in the areas affected use a circular motion around the gumline to force any deposits up as well as massages the gumline.. its quite possible if the gingivitis is severe he will need a deep scale in the uppper left and right quadrants .. the gingiva bled because of the infection and the sensitivity to the floss..its going to happen..
doin this should hold him over
2007-10-21 07:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jackofalltrades216 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably not advised but they sell those kinda hooked scrapers that the hygenist uses to pick the plaque off. i have one and use it. i gently take it off myself around areas i can see do to a permanent retainer behind my lower teeth. i just make sure it's smoothly glides over the tooth, any ridges scrape off, it's easy. i haven't mentioned it to the dentist but it sure shortens the time on scaling my teeth, they always say i do a great job at keeping my teeth clean. maybe you can help him, you sound like your nice enough too, not just anyone helps others floss and worry about this. also after and 2 - 3 times a day for a couple days after he should gargle with salt water and some good mouthwash daily after that, i use the oral b. also a good battery operated tooth brush does a better job than an ordinary one in keeping plaque from forming, and a water pick but they are pricy. hope this helps.
http://www.thenaturaldentist.com/products/HealthyGumsRinse.aspx
http://www.dentist.net/mouthwash.asp
http://www.theessentials.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=259
2007-10-21 08:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by hamylett 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch. Are you a dentist because you sure know a lot about teeth. I would tell your friend that if the conditions are too serious, his teeth might start falling out. Tell him to brush and floss. Also, I looked up treatments on Google, and there are tons of items and tips used to cure gingivitis at home. Good luck!
2007-10-21 07:28:29 · answer #6 · answered by *Star* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband had to get an expensive toothbrush for the beginning stages of gingi. It was recommended by the dentist and worked wonders for him! It is $100+, but well worth it. Sonicare. He purchased it from the dentist. I don't know if you can get it at stores, but you certainly do not need insurance to buy it from any dentist.
2007-10-21 07:26:26 · answer #7 · answered by K H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO TREAT LOCALIZED GINGIVITIS BRUSHING AND FLOSSING WILL DO, BUT IF YOU ALSO HAVE HARD DEPOSITS OF TARTAR (aka, calculus), THE DENTIST/HYGIENIST MUST REMOVE THESE WITH DENTAL INSTRUMENTS.
2007-10-21 07:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt water mouthwash
2007-10-21 07:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by ernst v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use colgate advanced whitening. it helps stop gingivitis.
2007-10-21 07:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋