How can gingivitis be cared?

Question

I brush my teeth regularly but i have the feeling that my mouth smells and that really makes very unconfortable.Your answers would be very
much appreciated,
Thank you.
bems

Answer 1

I've had gingivitis for a long time too, my gums would always bleed while I brushed. I learned that this is a sign of poor gum health, and can lead to advanced periodontal disease if not treated. The bacteria in your mouth has receded below the gum line. Obviously, this is not healthy. Gingivitis can lead to tooth loss, has been linked to gum disease, and premature births in pregnant women. It is good that you are concerned and asking questions.

What I've used to eliminate my bad breath and gingivitis is a product called periotherapy. It is created by Dr. Harold Katz. It's a system with toothpaste and mouthwash and it really takes care of weak gums. The toothpaste is very gentle and when I used it my bleeding lessened and eventually stopped. If you use it as directed (it comes with mouth trays that you fill with the toothpaste. Then you soak your gums in the toothpaste for a few minutes) it really improves your gum health. The mouthwash doesn't have alcohol, which is a drying agent that can make bad breath worse. It leaves a fresh, just-came-from-dentist feeling. Get more info at http://www.periotherapy.com

Answer 2

Floss regularly. Use listerine after you brush. When you brush your teeth, brush your tongue too. A lot of germs end up there and can make your breath smell. Carry Listerine strips in your pocket for a quick freshening. There's one company who makes little disposable finger brushes for after meals and they're mint flavored.

Answer 3

it is best to brush your teeth twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night before you go to bed. Also floss once a day that will remove the plaque.

Answer 4

Use salt water as a rinse and also pick up some hydrogen peroxide with equal parts of water and swish with that every night after you floss.

Answer 5

Get some cough drops (Halls will work best. Regular flavor, not cherry) and suck on them every coupls of hours for 2-3 days.

mentholatum cures gingivitis...and bad breathe.
Although, bad breathe is caused by poor diet, not dental hygiene.

FYI, if your gums are not red, swollen, or bleeding; you don't have gingivitis

Answer 6

gingivitis = inflammation of the gums which is bleeding, swollen gums.

halitosis = bad breath

http://www.animated-teeth.com/bad_breath/t1_halitosis.htm

i chew gum, i also recommend to drink lots of water. diet, medications and sinus problems can also affect bad breath.

Answer 7

ONLY ABOUT 25% OF HALITOSIS IS OF ORAL ORIGIN.THE REMAINDER OF BAD BREATH IS DIET, SYSTEMIC DISORDERS, MEDICATIONS OR DEHYDRATION. MAKE SURE YOUR HEALTH IS FINE FIRST BEFORE YOU BLAME THE MOUTH.
FOR SWELLING AND BLEEDING SEE A DENTIST BECAUSE THERE MAY BE TARTAR UNDER THE GUMS WHICH CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY A DENTIST/HYGIENIST.

Answer 8

you can also use mouthwash in between brushing to keep things fresh.