Gum disease gingivitis
Help I have gum disease
I just got back from the dentist and was told I have the on set of gingivitis. My teeth are very healthy so I am okay there. I am just upset about having gum disease. My dentist did state that it was caught very early so I am glad about that. She told me what gingivitis is and how you get it. She said that as long as I stay on top of it now, I should not have any problems with it latter.
I do not know do I have anything to worry about. Or will I be okay as long as I go to my dentist for the cleaning 4 times a year now and continue to brush and floss. Is there anything else I can do?
Friday, Nov. 13th 2009 11:33 AM at 11:33 am
Your dentist is correct. Now that you know you have gum disease you just need to make sure your are cleaning your teeth more then before.
Brush after every meal. Make sure you are flossing I would say twice a day but at least once. Another thing you can do is use mouthwash that fights gingivitis.
Friday, Nov. 13th 2009 11:37 AM at 11:37 am
Yea you just need to start taking better care of your teeth. It is good that you will be going to the dentist for a clean four times a year but do not slack off because you are going to the dentist more now.
Continue to brush and floss two times daily. You will not lose your teeth if you take care of your teeth and gums now. Do not let it get worse.
Friday, Nov. 13th 2009 3:17 PM at 3:17 pm
I know how you are feeling, I have the same issue as you do. I have to go to the dentist now four times a year to make sure my teeth say free from tarter.
I now try and really be mindful about flossing. That was my down fall. I flossed but really not like I should. My dentist was like you can brush all you want but it is the flossing that keeps gingivitis away.