Question 1

is gingivitis hereditary?

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No but communicable: Gingivitis is a bacterial infection. It is possible there may be some hereditary circumstances but the bacteria cause the disease.  If you control the bacteria you control the disease.  You may want to check with your dentist or look up the perio protect method as it has been shown to be effective in controlling these type of problems as the disease can be passed to those you kiss.

Question 2

how is gingivitis treated?

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Oral care: Dentist can remove tartar and advise you about home care.

Question 3

is gingivitis irreversable?

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Not usually.: Gingivitis or gum inflammation is usually reversible if you remove the cause of the swelling with the help of your dentist or hygienist in addition to excellent dental hygiene. If untreated it can lead to periodontitis--an often painless swelling of the gums and supporting tissues which causes bone loss, affects heart disease, and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

Question 4

how do i treat gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Improve home care: go to your dentist to check pocket depth around your teeth and gums. Many times initial stages of gingival inflammation can be resolved by flossing, cleaning, using mouthwashes.

Good luck. Diagnosis by dentist seems to be the right solution

Question 5

how do you fight gingivitis?

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Brush your teeth: And floss every day.  Visit your dentist every 6-12 months.  It's that simple.  Really.

Question 6

how does gingivitis go away?

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Oral Hygiene: Gingivitis is a reversible disease of the gums; however, you must see your dentist to have a professional cleaning which will jumpstart you on the way to recovery.  Antibacterial mouth rinses to prevent bacterial growth may be recommended in addition to frequent, careful, tooth brushing and flossing.  Please see your dentist before this condition gets any worse.

Question 7

how do people get gingivitis?

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Not brushing: If you do not brush and floss you get build up of plaque and calculus on you teeth this cause you gingiva to become inflamed. This is gingivitis, if untreated it become periodontitis that's when it progresses from the gingiva and effects the supporting bone around the teeth. Your teeth become loose and you can lose them. Do oral hygiene and visiting you dentist every six months is important.

Question 8

what does gingivitis look like?

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Red, sore: Puffy, inflamed, red to purplish gums that bleed easily with the slightest touch. Gums can be loose and detached from the tooth and bone. Might have a fetid odor. Gums can also be white to gray in the papilla area in advanced cases where the tissue becomes necrotic.  By comparison, healthy gums should be pink, tight around the teeth, no bleeding, tough and resistant to injury during brushing.

Question 9

are these symptoms of gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis Symptoms: Red, swollen, or tender gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and can eventually lead to the tooth loss and other health problems. See your dentist ASAP because the sooner you treat it the better the outcome.

Question 10

any home remedies for gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Oral hygiene: Excellent oral hygiene is the way to control.  Brush at least twice a day with either a manual or electric toothbrush, and floss. Clean your tongue.   Healthy diet. But none of this is sufficient by themselves.  You still neeed to have regular dental care.  Especially if it has been awhile since you have had your teeth cleaned, you have calculus that is causing swelling and bleeding.

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