{"id":1400,"date":"2022-04-15T10:21:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T14:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquedentaire1935.ca\/?p=1400"},"modified":"2022-04-29T18:32:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T22:32:34","slug":"how-to-prevent-and-treat-gingivitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquedentaire1935.ca\/en\/blogue\/how-to-prevent-and-treat-gingivitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingivitis Prevention and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of dental plaque?<\/p>\n

Plaque is a thin, sticky film that accumulates naturally on our teeth. The film contains bacteria that can lead to multiple oral health issues if it isn\u2019t properly cleaned away. Potential oral health problems include a gum disease called gingivitis.<\/p>\n

In this article, our dentists provide an overview of gingivitis and explain how it can be prevented and treated.<\/p>\n

What is gingivitis?<\/h2>\n

Gingivitis is a gum disease primarily caused by plaque buildup on your teeth. The bacteria found in dental plaque contains toxins that can lead to gum irritation and inflammation.<\/p>\n

In advanced cases, the toxins can cause bleeding and a more severe form of gum disease, called periodontitis, that spreads to the underlying tissue and bone. It\u2019s important to see your dentist no more than a week after gingivitis symptoms first appear so that the disease can be reversed before it progresses further.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to take good care of your gums<\/a> and teeth to prevent gingivitis from occurring in the first place.<\/p>\n

What are the main causes of gum disease?<\/h3>\n

While it is not the only risk factor, smoking can have grave consequences for your teeth<\/a>. It irritates the gums, which can cause or aggravate gingivitis. We recommend quitting smoking as a gingivitis prevention strategy.<\/p>\n

Drinking alcohol and taking certain types of medication can also be contributing factors for gingivitis. Age can also play a major role in your likelihood of developing the disease. The older we get, the greater our risk of gum inflammation becomes.<\/p>\n

All of that being said, the number one risk factor for gingivitis and other types of gum disease is poor oral hygiene.<\/p>\n

How to prevent and treat gingivitis at home<\/h2>\n

To prevent and treat gingivitis at home, it\u2019s essential to maintain a diligent dental cleaning<\/a> routine. Good oral hygiene is the best way to prevent plaque buildup.<\/p>\n

Here is an example of an effective routine for preventing gingivitis and treating mild cases at home.<\/p>\n

Brush your teeth properly and regularly<\/h3>\n

You have probably been hearing this since you were a child, but brushing your teeth at least twice a day is essential to remove plaque.<\/p>\n

That being said, brushing them thoroughly for ten seconds is not enough. Here is how to brush your teeth properly:<\/p>\n