Gum infections can affect your whole mouth, so preventing them is important. Brushing your teeth with a fluoridated toothpaste twice a day and flossing thoroughly once a day, as well as rinsing with anti-gingivitis mouthwash, can help keep your gums healthy and infection-free. Seeing your dentist for a cleaning every six months is also crucial. If gum infection does occur, treatments such as antibiotics, salt water rinses, root planing (deep cleaning to the roots), and gingivectomy (removing infected tissue) can help. Seeing your dentist regularly can help you avoid gum infection issues and protect your overall oral health.