Gingivitus HELP!!!!!!! ..... 10 points

Question

i have gingivitus and my gums are really swollen and bleed everytme i brush and floss them .... im taking care of them really well ( brushing, flossing, and mouthwash 2x a day) but still they are very swollen i have a checkup with my dentist next week .................. and i was wondering on my regular checkup will he do fix my gingivitus like when i come out of my appointment will my gums be less inflammed and swollen????

Answer 1

buy listerine mouthwash

Answer 2

If you just started flossing then your gums will be messed up for a while until you get them healthy. Flossing is VERY important - make sure you get down into the gums - don't cut yourself, but you can't just put them in between your teeth and be done with it. I like the Glide tape brand since it doesn't tear and it is gentle. I usually spend 20 minutes flossing while I watch something on TV.

After that I brush, and use the crest pro-health toothpaste and mouthwash (I use the "night" since it is clear). Both the toothpaste and mouthwash will kill the germs in your mouth - don't drink/eat for half an hour afterwards.

Brush and rinse right before you go to bed too. If you have a really severe infection then your doctor may give you anti-biotics, but I doubt it.

If money is a problem for you then I'd suggest buying hydrogen peroxide (it is really cheap), cut it half and half with water and use it for a mouthwash. You can overdo it though and it will make your teeth sensitive for a while. However, it also whitens teeth, disinfects your mouth, and tastes surprisingly good (kind of creamy).

Since you shouldn't use that too much you can also mix warm water with some salt and use that for disinfection. Both of these are economical but not as long-lasting as commercial brands.

You might want to cut back on sugars/breads/soda for a while, until you get this under control, and also try to have some dairy at the end of your meals like milk or cheese.

Oh, you can get a tongue scrapper at a reasonable price to help reduce the general bacteria levels in your mouth.