Can u keep gingivitis or periodontal disease under control or are u pretty much !


Question:

Can u keep gingivitis or periodontal disease under control or are u pretty much doomed to lose ur teeth?

i dont have any pockets or anything i think i just have gingivitis my gums bleed when i brush them( just around my bottom teeth) but my gums seem to have receded a bit, im not sure tho..but is there any hope for me to keep my teeth as i just had dental implants and bone grafting to my upper jaw..


Answers:

Gingivitis is an inflammation or infection of the gums which can be healed. It is caused by build up, soft sticky plaque which then turns into hard tartar (also called calculus). Daily brushing 2-3 times daily for 2 minutes with a soft toothbrush, flossing and a rinse can help keep the gingivitis from occuring. However, you do need regular dental cleanings as you can remove the plaque but once the tartar has hardened you cannot remove it and it will be a constant source of trouble until it is removed. If gingivitis is present it will eventually progress and turn into periodontal disease which is a bone disease that causes you to lose the supporting bone around your teeth. This is what causes tooth loss in the more advanced stages. If you are seeing your dental professional on a regular basis and doing all you can with homecare there is really no reason for anyone to expect to lose their teeth in their lifetime. Your recession may have been caused by brushing too hard, using a brush that is too hard, having braces at one point, or the way that the tooth is positioned in your mouth and may have no connection to the gingivitis. If you were sure you had periodontal disease then I might say they are related, but it doesn't sound like it.
Good luck and take good care of your implants!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist




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