A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with gingivitis.

12 doctors weighed in across 10 answers
Dr. Vatche Seraderian answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Ignore: Establish a daily hygiene routine, brushing ; flossing thoroughly.

Answered 3/16/2014

4.3k views

Thank
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Puffy, bleeding gums. Dentist cleans debris. Healing. Firm, pink gingiva.

Answered 5/9/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Avoid gingivitis, brush, floss, eat healthy, visit, dentist regularly.

Answered 7/6/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Brushing, flossing, rinse. Gingivitis hurts and bleeds. Do not ignore it.

Answered 10/6/2014

3.7k views

Thank

Ignore: All you need to do Is to floss the teeth to keep Happy smiles for your life.

Answered 2/24/2015

3.2k views

Thank
Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Ignore: Proper brushing, flossing, and regular visit to the dentist will help prevent or reverse gingivitis.

Answered 4/10/2015

3k views

Thank
Dr. Sam Markzar answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Periodontics

Ignore: Brushing with salt water, additional to regular brushing with toothpaste, can reduce your gingivitis.

Answered 1/18/2019

2.9k views

Thank
Dr. William Williams answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Ignore: Use an electric tooth brush like a Sonicare when you first arise on all tooth surfaces. Be thorough.

Answered 5/3/2015

2.9k views

Thank
Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: Gingivitis can come back in 7 days so be proactive and brush and floss after every meal.

Answered 6/7/2015

2.7k views

Thank

Ignore: Use soft toothbrush in circles where the teeth and gum join together. Follow up with a water pik.

Answered 6/30/2018

314 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How do I eliminate gingivitis, please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How early can you get gingivitis? 40's? 50's?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I've been getting reoccuring gingivitis. Please help?

9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

Please explain which foods should I avoid if I have gingivitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What to do if i keep getting reoccuring gingivitis. Please help?

7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers