My gums are red and puffy. was treated for gingivitis by my dentist but it came back. any thoughts?

Normal: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum, can be due to plaque build up or poor oral hygiene . Best is to schedule regular hygiene visits.

Good oral hygiene: It is extremely important to maintain immaculate oral hygiene after dental treatment.Brush your teeth after every meal, floos twice a day. Clean your tongue twice a day. Avoid sodas, regular chewing gum &candies.Whenever you eat sweet, brush your teeth immediately.When you drink sweet, drink it with a straw.Even after all this, if the gums do not heal, you may need gum surgery visit your dentist.

Recurrent gingivitis: is a form of the gingivitis that reappears after having been eliminated by treatment. Good oral hygiene is necessary to prevent the recurrence of gingivitis. Rec.: see your dentist for evaluation, x-rays, periodontal charting, oral hygiene education and treatment.

Remission, not cured: Gingivitis can be treated, but never cured. Treatment, regular dental visits and excellent oral hygiene will put your gingivitis into remission, but never cured! If you fail to keep up, your condition will progress to periodontitis which will cause permanent damage to your gums and supporting structures to your teeth! So seek professional care and do your job at home!

Red and puffy: Red and puffy gums are inflamed, most common cause is inadequate homecare. there are other reasons, medication side effects, illness, pregnancy but if none of those apply it is a sure sign you need to get to the dentist and get it under control. Dental cleanings remove what you are unable to remove with brushing and flossing alone, but effective homecare helps prevent reoccurance . make an appt