Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with gingivitis.

Ignore: Best advice is prevention: two cleanings or more per year and immaculate home care.

Spend: Consistently spend at least 4 min. brushing and especially flossing your teeth before you go to bed!

Ignore: Do vibratory brush carefully at the gum line. Don't brush long and hard, in circles or in sweeps.

Ignore: Don't ignore it. Do see a dentist to treat. Do follow thru by good brushing and flossing daily.

Ignore: Regular visits to your dentist, a proper diet, brushing 3x a day, and flossing are a good start.

Ignore: Do see your dentist regularly to get proper pointers specifically for your case and don't delay.

Ignore: Gently brush and floss twice a day and get teeth cleanings at least every 6 months.

Ignore: Brush correctly, floss and see your dental provider regularly for checkups.

Ignore: Brush 3x daily for 2minuted, floss daily and rinse 2x daily for 30 seconds with an antiseptic rinse.

In: In addition to excellent personal oral hygiene, you may need professional on a regular basis!

Ignore: Brush the gum line when brushing your teeth. This will improve your brushing technique.

Have: Have your dentist perform initial periodontal therapy, maintain excellent home care & repeat visits.

Ignore: Brush with soft bristle brush and toothpaste after every meal, floss at least once a day, rinse.

Ignore: Use only a soft (ultra soft if tissue is too sore) in circles around where the teeth and gum join.

Ignore: Do Brush and floss daily, don't avoid an area that bleeds it will likely get worse. see dentist soon.

Ignore: Invest in a Waterpik & use it twice daily after brushing & flossing.

Ignore: First, understand that gingivitis is only infection of the gums around the teeth, not deeper.

Ignore: Do understand gingivitis is reversible if treated correctly, don't assume that it's a DIY project.

Ignore: If it bleeds, floss it more.

Ignore: Do brush AND rinse with sea salt water once daily . Do NOT use hard bristled toothbrushes.

Ignore: Do take Gingivitis seriously. It can be the starting point for losing teeth if ignored. Do NOT delay!

Ignore: Brush at least 2 minutes and floss twice a day to keep gingivitis at bay!!!

Ignore: Brush and floss before going to bed. Don't wait till you are too tired.

Ignore: Floss all of your teeth thoroughly once a night before brushing.

Ignore: Flossing your teeth after brushing will remove plaque and food debris from the spaces.