Gingivitis
Apr 2025
I have inflamed gums and could be the start of gingivitis according to the Dentist. It is when there is plaque, totally normal, that can harden into tartar. Plaque is a bacterial biofilm on your teeth but can harden into tartar as the bacteria die and mix with the minerals in your saliva.
I brush twice a day and floss but it's not enough. I'm swapping to an electric toothbrush to see if that works out better. You can try your best but sometimes you don't succeed! The dentist suggested I rinse my mouth with salt water at night until the next appointment.