How to treat marginal gingiva effectively

The health of teeth is related to the health of the whole body, because teeth are the tools for people to chew food. Teeth can cut and grind food to make it easier for the stomach and intestines to digest. Problems with your teeth will directly add burden to your stomach and intestines, thus having a certain impact on your health. The gums are the foundation of the teeth, and the health of the gums is a very important foundation for the teeth. Therefore, gum health is something people need to focus on. There are many types of gum diseases, among which marginal gingivitis is a relatively rare gum disease. Let’s take a look at how to treat marginal gingivitis.

Marginal gingivitis, also known as chronic marginal gingivitis and simple gingivitis, is the most common gum disease with lesions located in the gingival papilla and free gingiva. It is mainly caused by local irritants, such as plaque, tartar, food impaction and poor restorations. The incidence of this disease is extremely high, and almost everyone will experience it to varying degrees and ranges during their lifetime.

1. Remove the cause

Since marginal gingivitis does not cause deep periodontal tissue destruction, removing local irritants such as tartar, food impaction, and poor restorations can effectively treat marginal gingivitis. It is recommended to perform regular gingival cleaning to thoroughly remove plaque and other irritants.

2. Medication

If the inflammation is severe, local medication can be used for treatment. 1% to 3% hydrogen peroxide solution is usually used to rinse the gingival sulcus, and iodine preparations are applied to the sulcus. If necessary, antibacterial mouthwashes such as chlorhexidine can be used for gargling.

3. Maintenance of therapeutic effect

After the start of treatment, patients should be promptly taught how to control plaque, maintain oral hygiene consistently, and undergo regular checkups and cleanings (6 to 12 months) to consolidate the therapeutic effect and prevent recurrence.

prevention

The key is to insist on thoroughly removing plaque every day. Oral medical personnel should carry out extensive oral hygiene education, teach patients the correct way to brush their teeth, and use toothpicks and dental floss reasonably. Brush your teeth every morning and evening and rinse your mouth after meals to control the formation of plaque and tartar. These are also extremely important for preventing recurrence of marginal gingivitis. Marginal gingivitis is a reversible disease with a good prognosis.