Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; gingivitis is another term for it. The common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease, is caused by a bacterial biofilm (also known as plaque) attached to the surface of the teeth called plaque-induced gingivitis. Most gingivitis is caused by plaque.

Some of the symptoms of gingivitis are not specific and are typical of inflammation in the gum tissue:

• Swollen gums
• Bright red gums
• Gums that are painful to the touch
• Gums that bleed or bleed after brushing and/or flossing
• Bad breath 

How is gingivitis treated?

Treatment for gingivitis aims to control the infection and restore healthy teeth and gums. Your dentist or periodontist will thoroughly clean your teeth to remove harmful bacteria, plaque and tartar.

How can I reduce my risk of developing gingivitis?

You can reduce your risk of gingivitis by practicing good oral hygiene:

Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day - once when you wake up and once before you go to bed.

If you have diabetes, get it under control.

• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
• Floss daily to remove bacteria from between your teeth.
• Limit foods and beverages that contain alcohol and too much sugar.
• Visit your dentist at least once a year for a checkup, or more often if you have any symptoms.

Of course, in addition to the above preventive methods, a new oral cleaning technology can be used, which is the most effective and perfect preventive and therapeutic method, known in the medical field as the GIFT method, which is able to clean the oral cavity perfectly without wearing down the enamel. It also effectively reduces the impact of the microbiota in the oral biofilm in order to prevent the biofilm from forming before plaque formation. For more information, please click:

A Novel, Simple, Frequent Oral Cleaning Method Reduces Damaging Bacteria in the Dental Microbiota