How to Treat Gum Disease

Do your gums bleed in the morning when you brush your teeth? Do you have inflamed or swollen gums? If the answer is yes, you may be suffering from gum disease. It is caused by the bacteria between your teeth and gums. Do not ignore these symptoms.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Rinse your mouth with a disinfectant. Ask your dentist to prescribe medication for mouth rinsing.

2. Brush your teeth twice a day with a good toothbrush. Use fluoride toothpaste that works as a disinfectant and prevents the build-up of bacteria.

3. Floss between your teeth everyday, especially after meals. It will remove clogged food particles between the teeth and stops formation of tartar.

4. Remember to clean your tongue daily with a separate tongue scraper.

5. Visit your dentist periodically and get your teeth cleaned thoroughly. Tartar and plaque harden over time. You need professional help in cleaning it.

6. Eat a balanced diet. Make sure it provides the required vitamins and minerals necessary for your teeth and overall good health.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your dentist about flap surgery or bone and tissue graft surgery. It is considered effective on inflammation of gums and widening of the space between the teeth.
• Get information about dental surgeons from your local dental association, if necessary.
• Avoid eating sticky food as it may get clogged between your teeth.
• Do not consume tobacco. Tobacco products such as cigarettes tarnish your teeth and compound your gum problems.

[Kitteagirl]

on 11/18/2007 One major flaw in this report is that you should floss to remove food particles. Gum disease is caused by plaque (bacteria). It is an infection. You floss to remove plaque--not just food particles. There is a difference in the way that you floss is you are just flossing to remove food particles and if you are flossing to remove plaque. You need to learn both the correct way to floss--and brush BELOW the gum surface.