Treatment of Gingivitis

Prompt treatment usually reverses the symptoms of gingivitis and prevents its evolution to serious gum disease, which can lead to teeth loss. In addition, your chances of having a successful treatment are increased when you adopt a daily routine of good oral care and you stop smoking.

Professional gingivitis treatment includes:

• Professional Dental Cleaning. Professional dental cleaning includes removing plaque, tartar and food debris from your teeth surfaces. The procedure may be performed using an ultrasonic device, hand tools or special laser appliances.
• Dental restoration (if needed). Misaligned teeth or incorrectly placed dental crowns, bridges or other dental restorations may irritate your gums and make it hard to remove the plaque from your teeth during your daily oral care routine. If problems with your teeth and dental restorations contribute to your gingivitis, your dentist may recommend repairing these issues.
• Ongoing care. Your dentist will proceed with a thorough professional cleaning of your gingivitis, but the main condition for you in order not to have a new outbreak of the disease is to maintain a good daily oral care routine.  Your dentist will help you design an effective programme at home and a schedule of regular professional checkups and cleaning.

If you are punctual in maintaining a good daily oral hygiene, you should see the return of your pink, healthy gum tissue within days or weeks.