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A member asked:
How long does it normally take to cure gingivitis?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: Depends how severe it is. Usually after 1 week of treatment significant improvement occurs.
Answered 11/23/2012
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Depends: There is no cure for gingivitis or periodontitis b/c you can never rid of bacteria in the mouth. That said, gingivitis is easily treated with good, regular home care and professional cleaning. Periodontitis is a bit more complicated to treat.
Answered 8/21/2013
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It Happens fast: After a professional cleaning and good homecare for a few days, your gums will return to health. In cases where gingivitis has become periodontitis, your treatment and recovery will be more involved and may take months.
Answered 4/5/2015
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