Gingivitis?

Years ago, when they used to sell horses, they'd look at their teeth to see how healthy they were, hence the saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". One can tell a person's overall health by what goes on in the mouth.

That being said, you can ask yourself what your diet is like? Is it rich in vitamin C? How about other valuable nutrients? You need to take in healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. I get this feeling you may be going too high on the sugars and other artificial stuff, and poor food choices.

Eating healthy may not totally cure your gingivitis, but I bet it would reduce it considering that bacteria seems to thrive where there is a poor diet, and a better diet will build up your body enough to fight it off.

Closys antiseptic rinse!!! It's the best, doesn't burn, and tastes like water. You can use Listerine if you want to, but it really hurts, especially sensitive gums. You must buy the Closys at a drug store, as it's not available in most grocery stores. Brushing after every meal, when you wake up, and before you go to bed is essential now that you need to get that gum disease under control. The toothpaste doesn't really matter in the long run as long as it has fluoride. Basically, they are all the same. I use Crest complete with Scope for fresh breath. I really like it. My dentist gave me a sample of it. You might want to stroll the toothcare aisle in your local store and read some labels. You might find something that suits you -- whitening, sensitive, etc. When you received your diagnosis for gingivitis, your dentist didn't give you suggestions? If not, call the dentist's office.

I've been having trouble with the gums around some of my molars the last month or so myself and treat them by dipping the tip of my toothbrush in tea tree oil and then wiggling it around the cracks and in between the infected teeth. Then I rinse until there's no more blood and it dosen't hurt to brush the area anymore. There's also these tiny brushes you can buy in the floss area(yes, you need to keep flossing too, lol). You stick the brushes in between your teeth and literally scrub the area out...they reach places the floss can't. Also, I'm sure you've heard this before, but swish your mouth out with warm salt water. Yes, the tea tree oil tastes like hell and you'll want to rinse after treating the gums/tooth but it serves as both a cleanser and mild pain killer. Most problems with teeth can be cleared up by just keeping them clean. I didn't go to the dentist for ten years and didn't have one cavity! Last time I went I had to have a root canal because of an absess in my jaw(all the cleaning in the world couldn't take care of that unfortunately) but I still had no cavities, lol!

First of all, i was discussing this with my friends the other nite, who all happen to have visisted different dentists in the last 2 weeks, and who have all been told that we have early signs of Gingivitis. My dentist told me the same thing, but i brush/floss/mouthwash my teeth twice a day. Anyway i think its just something that they all say to caution you. My Dentist also told me to Brush my gums every day.. ive been doing this, and my gums have stopped bleeding.. I guess its just a matter of maintaining the whole routine to prevent bleeding?? hope that helps..

P.S) i was freaked out too, except once all my mates told me that their dentists said the same thing , i kinda thought...wellll okkkkkkkkkk

-Drink the juice of 1/2 lemon squeezed into a cupful of water.

-Eat a raw apple about an hour after meals which helps to clean the teeth and heal the gums.

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Since you have the first stage of gingivitis it'll take a while to go away after you begin flossing. The doctor won't yell at you, lol, he knows it takes time to go away.

They always seem to complain at you don't they?...lol.. Its no big deal they will give you mouth wash to use and kill it. If your gums are red instead of pink that is a good sign or bleeding.

the dentist said i had it but my gums never bleed , i use a mouth wash called corsodyl

you can also get gingivitis by kissing some one

b/c it spreads easily

just keep your regular routine and maybe start eating less junk food.