Every time I go to the dentist, they tell me I have gingivitis. This has been for several years. I have never taken it too seriously, figuring I have plenty of time before anything serious comes out of it. Recently I decided it was time to get rid of it...
so now I have been using a natural antibacterial toothpaste, "natural dentist" healthy gums mouthwash, biotene toothpaste, biotene mouthwash in that order, usually twice a day. I have been meaning to pick up some floss.
The other day I decided to read up on it online, and I discovered that I actually have periodontitis... the last time I went to the dentist he mentioned pockets and that he had cleaned them and told my mother I have "the mouth of an old lady". This was over the summer. I really do not want to lose my teeth or have further gum recession...
Are the products I am using at all effective? Is there any way to get rid of it at home? I've been going to the dentist once a year and my mom will get mad if I tell her I want to go again/more often because of this.