Gingivitis

Question 1

If a patient presents with acute necrotizing Gingivitis, what does CKS recommend as part of your management?

Answer 1

1. Refer the patient to a dentist, meanwhile the following is recommended:
   
   1. Oral metronidazole* for 3 days
   2. Chlorhexidine (0.12% or 0.2%) or hydrogen peroxide 6% mouth wash
   3. Simple analgesia

• BNF also suggests that amoxicillin may be used.