How to treat Gingivitis at Home

The bottom line in treating and preventing gingivitis is that you have to eliminate as much plaque as you possibly can. Plaque, the sticky film containing bacteria that builds up on teeth and around the gum line, is the whole reason gingivitis happens. Plaque produces toxins that irritate your gums and begin a chain reaction of redness, swelling, and bleeding. But don’t worry about these gingivitis symptoms—if you catch it early, you can fight plaque and the bacteria that comes with it fairly easily, with a number of gingivitis treatments.

Steps to treat Gingivitis at Home

- Use Antibacterial Toothpaste. It can help fight plaque all day and night, long after you’ve completed your oral hygiene routine. There are also anti-gingivitis toothpastes that can reach the plaque found around your gum line and neutralize it for clinically proven healthier gums.
- Brush your teeth more effectively.

Make sure you brush for 2 minutes, 2 times every day. Consider an electric toothbrush that will give you a more thorough cleaning than a manual brush. Pay special attention to the gum line, as that is where a lot of toxic plaque bacteria can build up, and a healthier mouth starts at the gums.

Use an Antibacterial Mouthwash. Mouthwash can get to plaque bacteria that’s hiding in those hard-to-reach places.
Floss daily. Flossing is a great tool for the treatment of gingivitis, as it removes food particles that can feed plaque that your toothbrush could miss.

Professional Gingivitis Treatment and Prevention

- Have your teeth professionally cleaned. A cleaning by your hygienist is the first big step in the treatment of gingivitis. Your hygienist can remove significantly more plaque build-up than you can remove on your own. Hygienists and dentists are also specifically trained to identify the early signs and symptoms of gingivitis to help you get ahead of any issues.
- Ask your dentist or hygienist if you’re brushing and flossing properly

We learn these skills at a very early age, and a little refresher course can make a huge difference.

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