Dentist did not give any other suggestions on what I can do about the infection in my gums etc. Is there an over the counter rinse I can use or any other treatment option I can do myself to help along with the flossing and brushing?
2007-11-09 02:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by lg 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The gum tissue surrounding the teeth is called the gingiva. Gingivitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the gingiva characterized by tender, swollen, and bleeding gum tissue. This condition occrrs in 85% of the population.
Gingivitis can be prevented through regular oral hygiene that includes daily brushing and flossing. Rigorous plaque control programmes along with periodontal scaling and curettage also have proved to be helpful.
A dentist or dental hygienist will perform a thorough cleaning of the teeth and gums; following this, persistent oral hygiene is necessary. The removal of plaque is usually not painful, and the inflammation of the gums should be gone between one and two weeks. A gargling of brine water also helps. Oral hygiene including proper brushing and flossing is required to prevent the recurrence of gingivitis. Anti-bacterial rinses or mouthwash, in particular chlorhexidine digluconate 0.2% solution, may reduce the swelling and local mouth gels which are usually antiseptic and anaesthetic can also help.
2007-11-09 03:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by tigs hugs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dentist told me to buy an electrical toothbrush that has a round part to it. (Hygienist recommended oral B vitality.) Angle your toothbrush towards where the tooth and gums meet. Do not be aggressive in your brushing, it will not help. Make sure to brush the back of your teeth, the sides of your cheeks, and your tongue. Recommended time for all of this is about 2 minutes each time. At first you may want to brush after each meal. Floss at least once a day (but my hygienist stated that I should floss at least twice until things got under control.)
I bought the floss with the handles on it, and it helped me very much. But if you can not do that: Take the floss and make a C shape around your tooth and go in between every tooth that way. When you do the C shape it will catch any additional plaque that you may not get through brushing, so make sure you are touching your teeth with your floss, not just in between. If you have tight teeth and have a hard time flossing because of it, try Plackers brand floss. My hygienist recommended it for my teeth and I haven't been having any more problems. Your teeth will bleed for about two weeks but better dental health is better for you entire body.
2007-11-09 11:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Colgate "Total" - any version - was very helpful for mine. It contains triclosan (sp ?) and helps to reduce the bacteria that causes gingivitis. You must floss at least once a day! I floss at night after brushing, while the tooth paste is in my mouth. This helps to get the paste in between the teeth and gum line.
Believe it or not, gum disease has been associated with heart disease. Keep your teeth healthy!
2007-11-09 11:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by RmW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dentist is correct. When your gums are inflammed, flossing daily after brushing will help remove the plaque bacteria which cause gingivitis. If this is all you need to do, you're very fortnate. Your dental future is in your hands. Good luck.
2007-11-09 11:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I chew tobacco and I don't have that problem here is the key Brush and rinse with something like listerine you don't NEED to Floss I can't bcause my teeth are to close together and the floss breaks when you try to get it between them.
2007-11-09 11:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by wditt2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy one of those spinning toothbrushes, and a good kind of mouth wash, like Listerine, and also floss.
2007-11-09 11:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋