Can gingivitis be completely cured?

Question

I think i have some symtoms of gingivitis. Like bleeding gums, white spots on my teeth, and my gums are separating from my teeth. I brush three times a day, use listerine twice a day, and floss every night. And i also have a dentist appointment next week, but can it be completely cured? Because im not sure if my gums will grow back to normal.

Answer 1

Treating Gingivitis - How to Cure Gingivitis

Here are some things you can do if you already have gingivitis:

Brush, brush and brush again. Getting rid of gingivitis naturally will not happen if you do not brush and floss regularly and correctly. It is recommended that for at least three times a week, you take five to ten minutes to dedicate yourself to good oral hygiene.

The neglected area when we brush our teeth is where plaque starts. Brush at the gum line. Position your toothbrush at a forty-five degree angle to your teeth. This ensures that your brush cleans both your gums and your teeth.

Bleeding is a common symptom of gingivitis. To help control the bleeding, take vitamin C. However, vitamin C will not cure gingivitis. This information is based on a study done by the Western Nutrition Research Center in San Francisco.

Using Listerine is also beneficial in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis. In a study done by the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Listerine inhibited the development of plaque and reduced gingivitis.

Try using a three percent solution of hydrogen peroxide, mixing it half-and-half with water, and swishing it around your mouth for thirty seconds then spitting out. This will help to limit bacteria build up.

As mentioned earlier, eating a healthy natural diet is also very important in curing gingivitis. Eat a raw vegetable every day. Hard and fibrous foods clean and stimulate teeth and gums.

A baking soda and water solution is also beneficial. Mix plain baking soda with a little water, and apply it along the gum line with your finger. Then brush. Doing this polishes, neutralizes acidic bacterial wastes, and deodorizes, all in one-step.

Using an aloe gel to brush your teeth will reduce some plaque. Aloe is also a virulent healing agent.

Quit smoking and drinking.

Although doing these simple things could cure, reverse, and treat your gingivitis, it is still necessary to see a dentist. Some people may already have periodontal disease, and may need medical attention. There are certain signs you do not want ignore. These signs include:

Bad breath that does not go away within twenty-four hours

Teeth seems to be getting longer – which is a sign that your gums are receding

Your mouth does not align right when you shut it

Your partial dentures fit differently

Pockets of pus begin to form between your teeth and gums

Your teeth begin to loosen and fall out.

In addition, if you follow all the steps above and put forth a really diligent effort at practicing good oral hygiene, but your gums still bleed and become sore, see your dentist.