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Gingivitis (cont.)

Medical Author:
Brian C Rich, DO
Coauthor:
Fred Harchelroad, MD, FACMT
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD

Gingivitis Treatment

Self-Care at Home

The best home care for gingivitis is prevention.

  • Regular dental visits to remove plaque build-up are necessary to combat gingivitis.
  • Once a dentist removes plaque, regular brushing and flossing will minimize plaque formation. Even with good dental hygiene, plaque will begin to accumulate again.

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Gingivitis is an inflammatory process limited to the mucosal epithelial tissue surrounding the cervical portion of the teeth and the alveolar processes.

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