Q.
if gingivitis is receding how quickly can it return? I used to have gingivitis and got over it/eradicated it. however I went to the dentist the other day and now im booked in to see the hygienist because my gums were bleeding when he probed them? If gum disease dying could it just return at the drop of a hat or does it not die as such? If not whats the fastest way I cacn get rid of it i dont think it is major anymore just sort of there niggling so i assume it shouldnt be to hard to get rid of?
also what does the dentist mean when he probed your gums (with that spike on a stick) and says “2…2…2…2″ to his assistant on the computer or is that different with everyone?
if gingivitis is receding how quickly can it return? I used to have gingivitis and got over it/eradicated it. however I went to the dentist the other day and now im booked in to see the hygienist because my gums were bleeding when he probed them? If gum disease dying could it just return at the drop of a hat or does it not die as such? If not whats the fastest way I cacn get rid of it i dont think it is major anymore just sort of there niggling so i assume it shouldnt be to hard to get rid of?
also what does the dentist mean when he probed your gums (with that spike on a stick) and says “2…2…2…2″ to his assistant on the computer or is that different with everyone?
A.
Gingivitis is an inflammatory response of the gums to the persisting presence of plaque that is not removed. If your oral hygiene is not optimal on regular basis gingivitis takes only a few days to appear. Most people experience sometimes mild gingivitis that comes and goes depending on the level of the oral hygiene. Some individuals with continuing gingivitis develop a more advanced form of gum disease (periodontitis) consisting of bone loss around the teeth and pocket formation under the gums. The examination of the gums involves measuring those pockets over the time to assess the current status of the gums at the time of the examination and also allows monitoring changes over the time. Your dentist was probably measuring those pockets. Do not hesitate to ask your dentist further information about your measurements.
Gingivitis is an inflammatory response of the gums to the persisting presence of plaque that is not removed. If your oral hygiene is not optimal on regular basis gingivitis takes only a few days to appear. Most people experience sometimes mild gingivitis that comes and goes depending on the level of the oral hygiene. Some individuals with continuing gingivitis develop a more advanced form of gum disease (periodontitis) consisting of bone loss around the teeth and pocket formation under the gums. The examination of the gums involves measuring those pockets over the time to assess the current status of the gums at the time of the examination and also allows monitoring changes over the time. Your dentist was probably measuring those pockets. Do not hesitate to ask your dentist further information about your measurements.
Dr Jose Zurdo
Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300
