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Gingivitis remedies suggested by our users
Gingivitis also known as bleeding gums is the inflammation of gums due to bad oral hygiene. It is one of the periodontal diseases that affect the tissues surrounding teeth and gums. If not treated in time then gingivitis can lead to more serious gum problems like periodontitis and may eventually lead to the destruction of bone and tooth loss. You may already have gingivitis and may not know it because early stage gum diseases are seldom painful.
Gingivitis Symptoms
Painful gums, bleeding while brushing, red gums, swollen gums, tender gums, bad breath and bad taste in mouth are some of the symptoms of gingivitis.
Gingivitis Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Causes for inflammation of gums
It is caused by local irritants. Plaque, bacteria and food particles accumulating between the gums and the teeth cause gingivitis. Although these accumulations may be very small, the toxic chemicals produced by the bacteria in them causes the inflammation of gums.
Other Causes
Besides plaque, some other reasons for gingivitis are drugs, viral and fungal infections, hormonal changes during pregnancy and puberty, poor nutrition, medication and so on.
Gingivitis home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Remedies for swelling in the mouth
Use of products made from essential oils helps cure gingivitis.
Gargle twice a day by a home made saline solution by putting a pinch of salt in a glass of lukewarm water. This will reduce the swelling in your mouth.
Rub your gums with clove oil or you can also keep one or clove in your mouth.
Use anti bacterial mouth wash to reduce the swelling on the gums.
Other Remedies
Use mouthwash containing sage oil, peppermint oil, menthol, chamomile tincture etc
Use toothpaste containing sage oil, peppermint oil etc.
Gingivitis : Home Remedies suggested by users
Take Vitamin C rich diet
Gingivitis patients should consume low saturated fats. They must include lots of fresh fruits, and vegetables in their diet. They must eat a diet rich in fiber. People deficient in Vitamin C are at increased risk for periodontal disease. They must take Vitamin C supplements to improve the gum health. Eating vitamin C rich foods is beneficial. Avoid sugar, fruit juices, white flour, white rice, soft drinks, and syrups.
Visit Dentist
Once you are sure that you are suffering from gingivitis you must see your dentist.
He will thoroughly clean your teeth and gums, remove the plaque etc. Once treated, oral hygiene is very important to prevent gingivitis from re-occurring. Floss your mouth every time you eat something. Avoid stress because it contributes to plaque accumulation.
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gum swelling
suggested by liz on Sunday, January 27, 2008
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| Drink green tea and in minutes the swelling and discomfort subsides. |
Baking soda or soda bicarb for gum swelling
suggested by rehana on Friday, January 4, 2008
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Soda bicarb is the best remedy for gum swelling, and stop gum bleeding. It really works within half an hour your pain and swelling will reduce. |
peroxide
suggested by earmazeene on Monday, May 21, 2007
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| after a tooth is extracted the day after rinse periodically with peroxide, It heals the gum quickly. |
Mr.
suggested by Eli on Thursday, November 9, 2006
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| Xylitol is essential if like myself you have a colony of bacteria. However, forget the gum and buy a pound at whole foods for $9. Put a 1/4 teaspoon in your mouth and add piece of ginger (to nuetralize the acid of the xylitol). Keep it (with saliva that accumulates) for 10-25 minutes before spitting out. This do it after eating when possible. Use the gum when you cannot.
Every time you eat have water near to drink and thus rinse the acid off you teeth from sugar/yogurt/lemons and other acid foods. If you are desperate also 3 times a day put 1 tablespoon of sunflower, sesame, or olive oil in you mouth and swish it for 10-25 minutes. Spit out and rinse with water when done. This will put vit K into the mouth and kill germs. Google oil pulling for more details. Using a water pik with salt is good morning and evening. |
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