如何治疗牙龈炎（Gingivitis）

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牙龈炎（Gingivitis）是因为细菌在牙龈处的积累而造成的牙龈肿胀。它是一种早期症状。如果牙龈炎不及早治疗，就会导致牙周炎（Periodontitis）。

Gingivitis is the swelling of the gums that is caused by the accumulation of bacteria along the gum line. If the gingivitis is left untreated, it leads to periodontitis. Symptoms of periodontal disease include receding gums, ...

How to Cure Gingivitis

Two Methods: Practice Good Oral Hygiene Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes

Gingivitis is a common form of periodontal disease that causes the gums to become inflamed, irritated and red. If it isn't treated promptly, it can lead to more serious gum diseases, so it's important to act right away if you notice the symptoms. Read on for brushing and flossing habits that cure gingivitis, as well as tips on what you can do to prevent it from returning.

Method 1 of 2: Practice Good Oral Hygiene

1. Brush your teeth twice a day. Gingivitis is caused by the buildup of plaque, an invisible sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth after eating sugars and starches. When the plaque sits on your teeth long enough, it hardens into tartar. These substances irritate the gingiva, the part of the gum at the base of your teeth. You can prevent plaque from building up by brushing it away at least twice a day, and brushing regularly is the first step to curing existing gingivitis.^[1]
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush, and replace it every 2-3 months. It is possible that electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing plaque and tartar, so you could consider using one instead of a regular toothbrush.^[2]
- Don't go to bed without brushing your teeth. Particles from the food you ate during the day are sure to stick to your teeth, and letting plaque form on your teeth and sit there overnight will irritate your gums even more.
- Spend at least 2-3 minutes brushing your teeth. Focus especially on the parts of your gums that are irritated, since that's where bacteria has built up.
- Brush in a circular motion, which removes plaque better than brushing from side to side.
- Don't let irritation, pain or bleeding stop you from brushing your teeth. Neglecting them will only make things worse. If you brush using the proper technique at least twice a day, the gingivitis should start clearing up in a week or so.

2. Floss once a day.^[3] Brushing doesn't reach the area of your gums between your teeth, which is one of the easiest spots for bacteria to start collecting. To cure gingivitis, it's necessary to floss every day. Use a waxed piece of floss or handled "flossers" to get the job done.
- Make sure you use the proper flossing technique. Pull the floss up to your gum, then use a scraping motion to remove the bacteria from the area before pulling the floss back out. Use different parts of the floss for each gap in your teeth.
- Your gums may bleed excessively if it has been awhile since you've flossed. Keep flossing every day, and within a week or two they will heal and stop bleeding every time.
3. Use mouthwash. Antiseptic mouthwash removes bacteria from the tiny crevices that can't be reached with a toothbrush or floss.^[4] Choose a sugar-free mouthwash and rinse for thirty seconds at least once a day, after brushing and flossing.
4. See your dentist for regular cleanings. Once plaque has hardened into tartar, it's almost impossible to remove just by brushing or flossing. Get a cleaning every six months at the dentist to make sure all traces of plaque get regularly removed. As long as plaque remains on your teeth, your gums may stay inflamed with gingivitis.
- If you see your dentist while you have gingivitis, he or she will do a thorough cleaning and recommend an effective hygiene plan for you to follow at home. Since gingivitis clears up with proper hygiene, no drugs or other treatments are administered.^[5]
- In some cases, a dental fitting in your mouth, such as a cap or a permanent retainer, may be preventing you from cleaning your teeth and gums effectively. Talk to your dentist about tools you can use to clean your mouth and prevent gingivitis.

Method 2 of 2: Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes

1. Avoid eating sweets. If your diet is heavy on sweet sodas, candy, and other sources of sugar, try cutting back on these foods to decrease the buildup of plaque on your teeth. Even fruit juices have enough sugar to cause plaque to grow, and starchy foods like pizza create the same problem.
- When you do eat or drink sugar, follow it with a glass of water. Swish the water around in your mouth before swallowing to clean off the sugar.
- Consider brushing your teeth after a sugar or starch heavy meal, even if it means brushing three times a day instead of two. Carry a toothbrush in your car, office or bag so you can use it each time you feel a film start to form on your teeth.
2. Drink more water. Drinking water frequently throughout the day gives your teeth a rinse and helps prevent the buildup of plaque. Try to get 8 glasses of water a day for best results.
- Carry a water bottle with you during the day and refill it often to make sure you're getting enough water.
- Replace sugary drinks, coffee, tea, and alcohol with water as often as possible.
3. Stop smoking. Smoking increases your risk of gum disease, including gingivitis.^[6] If possible, cut back on smoking or eliminate it entirely.
- Other tobacco products like dip and chew are equally harmful to your gums. Quit chewing tobacco as soon as possible to cure gingivitis and other mouth ailments.
- When you do smoke or chew, brush your teeth immediately afterward to help prevent gingivitis from coming back.
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