An excellent home treatment for gingivitis is, after brushing your teeth, rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of chlorhexidine diluted in water, replacing mouthwashes such as Listerine and Cepacol, for example.
The use of hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine helps eliminate the bacteria responsible for gingivitis because these substances have an antibacterial and antiseptic action, being an alternative to the use of mouthwash, commonly found in pharmacies and supermarkets, it is not necessary to rinse the mouth with water after this procedure, but if the individual does not like the taste left in the mouth , you can do it.
- Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by the buildup of dental plaque between the teeth and gums.
- Caused by poor oral hygiene.
- Its main symptom is red and swollen gums and bleeding that occurs when you brush your teeth or spontaneously.
- The best treatment to stop gum bleeding and inflammation is to completely remove all accumulated tartar.
- Which can be done at home or at the dentist.
To brush your teeth effectively, removing all food scraps from inside your mouth, including dental plaque, you should follow these steps:
The recommended amount of hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine is 10 ml diluted in 1/4 cup water, for mouthwashes for 1 minute.The effect of hydrogen peroxide and chlorhexidine lasts approximately 8 hours.
This step by step must be carried out strictly every day, to have the expected results.But to take good care of oral health, in addition to brushing your teeth properly, it is also important to go to the dentist at least once a year to check for cavities or if tartar should be removed with specific dental appliances.
Watch the video below and also learn how to floss correctly, with the help of our dentist:
Brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush is a great way to improve oral hygiene because it cleans your teeth better, removes food debris, being more effective than the manual brush.
The electric toothbrush is especially suitable for people who have difficulty coordinating, are prostrate in bed or have weaknesses in their hands, but they can all benefit from its use, including children, in which case it is necessary to buy an electric toothbrush for children as it has a smaller head, which makes it more effective to brush small baby teeth.