{"id":252,"date":"2021-11-27T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2021-12-27T18:06:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T18:06:50","slug":"gingivitis-in-frisco-gum-disease-periodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/gingivitis-in-frisco-gum-disease-periodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take for Gums to Heal from Gingivitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_251539585__1640625813_80251.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with gingivitis in Frisco flossing her teeth\" class=\"wp-image-253\" width=\"327\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_251539585__1640625813_80251.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_251539585__1640625813_80251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/AdobeStock_251539585__1640625813_80251-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When caught in the earliest stages, it is in fact possible for the gums to fully heal from conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/non-surgical-treatment.html\">gingivitis in Frisco<\/a>. This cannot be said for more serious stages of the disease, including periodontitis. To ensure your gingivitis not only improves, but does not reach this level of severity, you\u2019ll need to start taking steps to improve your oral hygiene. To learn how long the healing process takes on average for gingivitis and what you should be doing going forward, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long You Can Expect Healing to Take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating gingivitis starts with a professional cleaning from a dental professional, ideally a periodontist. Not only are they specialized to treat disease that affects the gums, but they can provide additional tips to make your healing process easier at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this treatment, you\u2019ll need to follow all recommendations from their office. Depending on how well you maintain these habits (as well as your body\u2019s natural ability to heal), you can expect your gingivitis to take anywhere between one to two weeks to substantially improve. This will also help you avoid the more serious levels of gum disease, including periodontitis (which requires expensive dental treatment to resolve).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Oral Hygiene Habits to Perform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating gingivitis at home should include the following habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flossing Daily<\/strong> \u2013 flossing is required to remove plaque and food debris from in between teeth, especially in areas that often get missed (such as in between the molars). Using a water flosser can also make the process easier.<\/li><li><strong>Finding a Toothbrush You Enjoy Using<\/strong> \u2013 It doesn\u2019t matter if you use a manual, electric oscillating, or sonic toothbrush. What\u2019s important is that you brush twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste and brush for at least two minutes when you do.<\/li><li><strong>Perfect Your Brushing Technique<\/strong> \u2013 Brushing at a 45-degree angle, cleaning all the surfaces of your teeth, and targeting your gum line are all great ways to make your oral hygiene even more comprehensive.<\/li><li><strong>Never Skip Your Routine<\/strong> \u2013 Brush at the same time every day to make it an unconscious habit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next several days, you should notice your gums are no longer bleeding during your brushing and flossing. If your gums do not improve after a two-week period, call a periodontist in Frisco as you may be dealing with tartar buildup. This calcified form of plaque can only be removed by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/meet-dr-carnow.html\">Dr. Carnow<\/a> is a highly trained, board-certified periodontist, meaning he\u2019s gone above and beyond to expand his knowledge and expertise within his field. Over his many years in dentistry, he\u2019s performed advanced periodontal treatments to resolve varying severities of gum disease, including periodontitis. Of course, he\u2019s happy to walk patients through the process of at-home care to manage gingivitis. To schedule an appointment and get your gum disease treated, you can contact him through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscoperio.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When caught in the earliest stages, it is in fact possible for the gums to fully heal from conditions like gingivitis in Frisco. This cannot be said for more serious stages of the disease, including periodontitis. To ensure your gingivitis not only improves, but does not reach this level of severity, you\u2019ll need to start [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Gingivitis in Frisco | Gum Disease | Dr. Zachary Carnow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have gingivitis in Frisco? 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