What is a gum disease?

What care do you take when diagnosed with gum disease?

  • Is there any one who was completely treated for gum disease? what home care did you take? what are the other options for flossing?

  • Answer:

    I'm hoping that when your dentist diagnosed you he had you make an appointment for a deep cleaning and if necessary, surgery to remove all the bad tissue. I had surgery on my back teeth plus the deep cleaning. Then cleanings every 4-6 months until my gums where in good shape, now I get cleaning done once a year. At home I brush at least once a day, twice is better and floss once in every 24 hour period. It does not have to be done when you brush. Also use a good, gum disease fighting mouthwash. I personally use the old Listerine. It is strong and doesn't taste wonderful but I tell ya it really does the trick for me. Using a good dental pick after meals and a good rinsing, if not brushing, after you eat anything can be a big help too. And one very important thing that many people don't realize is you must change your toothbrush often. Once a month at first until your gums get better if you can afford it. I am at twice a year now. And to avoid damaging your gums further, use a soft bristled tooth brush and a toothpaste that helps fight tarter/ a 'complete' is good too. Best of luck to you, I know it isn't fun.

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first n foremost..vsit the dentist, n solve the root cause of the gingivitis.. there are areas in ur mouth where the floss, brush or mouthwashes fail to act..an ultrasonic or a hand scaling bi-anually wud do wonders mate! bout the care..no matter what u do..if u dont get rid of the sub-gingival calculus, every mornin wen u brush..the gums will bleed. use stain free mouthwashes, but frankly ..al these are jus a temporary measure..go for a scaling.

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