Question 1

how long will it take for my gingivitis to go away?

Accepted Answer

2 to 7 days: If all the irritants are removed and you are brushing and flossing properly.  It should take about 2 to 7 days.

Question 2

how to get rid of gingivitis and how long will it take?

Accepted Answer

Good oral hygeine.: Probably the best treatment for most gum disease is regular trips to the dentist for check-up, and good oral hygeine at home, like brushing regularly, and flossing. Poor oral health can lead to infections that can travel within the bloodstream.  It would porobably be best to do this throughout life since the gums can get inflamed again if these practices are stopped.

Question 3

how long for herpes gingivitis to go away? 2 y/o had fever 5 days- gums inflamed 6 days. had sores but only lasted 24 hours now almost gone.

Accepted Answer

Duration of Herpes: The duration of the Herpes Virus varies from patient to patient. Maybe dependent on immunity level, intensity of gingivitis and frequency of exacerbation.

Question 4

how does gingivitis go away?

Accepted Answer

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 5

can gingivitis go away in two weeks?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!: Yes! if you brush carefully twice a day(small massaging motions with toothbrush, one tooth at a time) and flossing properly before you go to sleep(slide the floss gently into the gum beside  your tooth).

Question 6

can gingivitis go away after a cleaning and antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning is enough: A good cleaning with good oral hygiene is all you need to treat gingivitis. Antibiotics are unnecessary.

Question 7

how long does it take to reverse gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Weeks typically: Most cases of gingivitis are treated conservatively with removal of plaque and calculus by the dentist or dental hygienist then followed up daily by the total plaque removal by the patient at home using toothbrush, floss, oral rinses and tools like Proxy Brushes.

Oral rinses may be over the counter mouthwash like CloSys or prescription like Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12%).

Question 8

how long does it take for gingivitis to develop?

Accepted Answer

3-4 weeks: It depends on the person's oral hygiene habits. With smokers and those who don't brush or floss it can set on within a couple of weeks.
For the rest of us it's usually 2-3 months before it can develop.

Question 9

how long does it normally take to cure gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends how severe it is.    Usually after 1 week of treatment significant improvement occurs.

Question 10

i'm wondering how long does it take to cure gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis: You are young. A hygienists will clean professionally your teeth, maybe a couple of cleanings in a monthe period, floss and brush better and have a professional cleaning every 4 to 6 months. As simple as that.

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