The treatment of gingivitis needs to be analyzed according to the cause of the disease, systemic factors need to be treated for the cause of the disease, and local factors need to be treated locally, such as periodontal cleaning and medication. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.
1. Systemic treatment: For example, in menopausal exfoliative gingivitis, the use of estrogen and progesterone may be beneficial, and if in pregnancy, the rise in estrogen may aggravate the condition, which may improve after delivery. Severe cases also require a combination of topical medications.
2. Periodontal cleaning: the main periodontal cleaning, oral cleaning, including brushing twice a day, use of chlorhexidine rinse 2 times, the use of dental floss 1 line, to encourage smoking cessation, there are dental calculus also need to go to the hospital for scaling treatment.
3. Medication: For mild symptoms, local medication such as doxycycline and minocycline can be used. For severe cases, oral antibiotics such as penicillin and clindamycin can be considered. For fungal infections, antifungal medications may be given.
If you suspect gingivitis, you need to consult a doctor in time, and you should not use medication on your own.