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<blockquote data-quote="Ryhia" data-source="post: 2649185" data-attributes="member: 503862"><p>As a long term gingivitis sufferer, I can only say I think you are doing all the right things. Your receding gums can be halted and the bleeding gums stopped simply by treatment and practicing good oral hygiene, let your dentist or hygienist be your best friend. Just pulled this from the 'net but I received similar instructions from the dental hospital I attended many years ago.</p><p></p><p>Steps you can take at home to prevent and reverse gingivitis include:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brush your teeth twice a day or, better yet, after every meal or snack.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use a soft toothbrush and replace it at least every three to four months.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Consider using an electric toothbrush, which may be more effective at removing plaque and tartar.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Floss daily.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use a mouth rinse to help reduce plaque between your teeth.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supplement brushing and flossing with an interdental cleaner, such as a dental pick, interdental brush or dental stick specially designed to clean between your teeth.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Get regular professional dental cleanings on a schedule recommended by your dentist.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Don't smoke or chew tobacco.</li> </ul><p>I was also recommended to use disclosing tablets and to brush my teeth in a particular way. Probably a hygienist will be able to direct you there. </p><p>Do you grind your teeth at all? I do and was slackening my teeth and creating pockets in my gums which was causing inflammation. The dental hospital recommended wearing a gum shield for bed. Certainly helped in my case.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryhia, post: 2649185, member: 503862"] As a long term gingivitis sufferer, I can only say I think you are doing all the right things. Your receding gums can be halted and the bleeding gums stopped simply by treatment and practicing good oral hygiene, let your dentist or hygienist be your best friend. Just pulled this from the 'net but I received similar instructions from the dental hospital I attended many years ago. Steps you can take at home to prevent and reverse gingivitis include: [LIST] [*]Brush your teeth twice a day or, better yet, after every meal or snack. [*]Use a soft toothbrush and replace it at least every three to four months. [*]Consider using an electric toothbrush, which may be more effective at removing plaque and tartar. [*]Floss daily. [*]Use a mouth rinse to help reduce plaque between your teeth. [*]Supplement brushing and flossing with an interdental cleaner, such as a dental pick, interdental brush or dental stick specially designed to clean between your teeth. [*]Get regular professional dental cleanings on a schedule recommended by your dentist. [*]Don't smoke or chew tobacco. [/LIST] I was also recommended to use disclosing tablets and to brush my teeth in a particular way. Probably a hygienist will be able to direct you there. Do you grind your teeth at all? I do and was slackening my teeth and creating pockets in my gums which was causing inflammation. The dental hospital recommended wearing a gum shield for bed. Certainly helped in my case. [/QUOTE]
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