mouth and dental disorders
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
Treatment of ANUG
Professional cleaning Mouth rinses Sometimes antibiotics Good oral hygiene Treatment of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) begins with a gentle, thorough, professional cleaning done over several days. At home, people are instructed to rinse with salt water, ahydrogen peroxidesolution (ordinary drugstorehydrogen peroxidemixed half-and-half with water), orchlorhexidine(an antiseptic). Rinsing may be recommended instead of brushing for the first few days because of the sensitivity of the gums. People can use a soft toothbrush or washcloth to wipe the teeth. If the cleaning must be delayed (for example, if a dentist or the proper tools are not available), doctors give antibiotics by mouth (such asamoxicillin,erythromycin, ortetracycline). The infection responds very well to good oral hygiene (daily brushing and flossing). Dentists also recommend people rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods, and take drugs for pain. Dentists also recommend people avoid smoking or eating hot or spicy foods. 