Sir/mam I am suffering from gingivitis I think. But I am not sure but symptoms is almost same like swelling gums and redness ,bad smell from mouth ,plaque formation around teeth even after brushing and receding gums just started. Also I have crooked teeth but only in lower jaw (incisors). Today I visited a doctor he told me for orthodontics treatment because of crooked teeth it is happening to me and he was saying even after this surgery this problem may occur. What should I do? please help me I am just 16.

Dr. Yasmin Asma ZoharaDentist28yrs exp

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Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical curettage or gum strengthening procedure. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash after every meal. Use pepsodent tooth paste & gum paint for 2 to 3 weeks. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person.  

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Dr. Pulak MukherjeeHomeopathy Doctor12yrs exp

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Brush atlst twice daily, at night brush with baking soda and rinse ur mouth with warm salt water,, chew few leaves of basil in the morning,, apply fatkiri paste,, with this u need proper homeopathic treatment which will cure this problem 

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Dr. Desh DixchhaDentist9yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user due to crooked teeth in lower front region you are facing this gingivitis problem which is curable and nothing to work. If your gingivitis problem is generalised then also dentist will help you to cure your problem. Normally scaling and polishing will remove all plaque which is present in your mouth .after scaling and polishing you have to follow all the instructions carefully and it will reduce swelling and you will get healthy gums .for crooked teeth you have to get orthodontic treatment .visit dental dental clinic and dentist will resolve all your problems.  

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Dr. Vanshikha SharmaDentist2yrs exp

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Hi, first off, calm down. Whatever you have, by the looks of it, can be easily treated. Your mention of receeding gums makes me believe you're going towards periodontitis, which is not a very good thing. With crooked teeth, maintaining proper oral hygiene is pretty difficult, but not impossible. I would suggest you to get a professional cleaning done once, the dentist may also prescribe a mouthwash. Use that along with salt water rinses at night. Also drink plenty of water and rinse your mouth after every meal. Take a second opinion and if you want to get your teeth orthodontically treated, go for it, it will definitely help with the swollen gums later in life.  

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Dr. Rahul Kathariya M.D.S, Ph.D.Dentist16yrs exp

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Hello Gingivitis means inflammation of the gum. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, that accumulates on the teeth. Untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. This is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teeth. Signs of gingivitis include red and puffy gums, bleeding gums during brushing. The most common cause of gingivitis is the accumulation of bacterial plaque between and around the teeth. When plaque is not removed adequately, it can harden into calculus, or tartar, at the base of the teeth, near the gums. Calculus can only be removed professionally. If diagnosis happens early, and if treatment is proper, gingivitis can be successfully reversed. Treatment involves deep cleaning by a dental professional, regular brushing and flossing and follow-up procedures. Hope this helps! 

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Rakshana DeviDentist2yrs exp

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hello lybrate user... the gingivitis mostly associated with, swelling gums, bad breath, redness, and plaque accumulation.. I advice you to do scaling.. then gingival inflammation, bad breath will reduce and also prevent further gingival receeding.. also use mouth washes.. use dental floss.. regarding crooked teeth, it causes crowding, and so food gets deposited and orthodontic braces are necessary.. the orthodontic braces takes 1 year for completion of treatment.. consult me for further details.. thank you..  

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