Treating gum problems with home remedies is possible, including ailments like gingivitis and periodontitis that need to be taken seriously. These simple tips will help you maintain good oral health. However, if your symptoms worsen and you notice constant bleeding from the gums, see your dentist right away. In the meantime, read on for ideas for improving the health of your gums.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Method One: Home Remedies
Step 1. Reduce Stress
According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), there is a link between stress and dental health. People under stress have compromised immune systems and it is more difficult for them to fight the bacteria that cause periodontal disease and are more prone to gum infections. The researchers also found that not all types of stress are created equal. In studies conducted at three different US universities, participants suffering from financial problems were the ones most exposed to the risk of periodontal disorders.
Step 2. Make a sea salt solution
Dissolve a small amount of sea salt in a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth for 30 seconds with the solution before spitting it out. Repeat several times. Salt water will reduce the swelling of the gums and draw the infection out of the abscesses. Add the use of this mouthwash to your dental hygiene routine.
Step 3. Apply tea bags
Dip a sachet into boiling water, then allow it to cool until you can handle it comfortably. Hold the sachet over the affected area of the gums and hold it for about five minutes. The tannic acid contained in tea can effectively relieve gum infections.
Applying a sachet directly to the gums is more effective than just drinking a tea. Also, drinking too much tea has a side effect for your teeth: stains and discolorations
Step 4. Rub some honey
Honey has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which you can use to heal your infected gums. After brushing your teeth, rub a small amount of honey on the affected area of the gums.
Due to the high sugar content of honey, be careful not to use too much and only apply it on the gums and not on the teeth
Step 5. Drink some cranberry juice
It can prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth, so try to drink at least two glasses of sugar-free juice every day.
Step 6. Make a lemon paste
Use the juice of one lemon and some salt. Mix well and apply the paste on your teeth. Let it sit for a few minutes and gargle with warm water to wash it off.
Lemons are a great way to treat gum disease. They have anti-inflammatory properties, which are useful for treating infections. They also contain vitamin C, which helps your immune system work
Step 7. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C
It is not only lemons that are useful for gum disease, but also other foods that contain a lot of vitamin C, such as oranges, grapes, kiwis, mangoes, papayas and strawberries. This vitamin is an antioxidant, which promotes the growth of connective tissues and bone regeneration, helping to treat gum problems.
Step 8. Increase your vitamin D intake
It has anti-inflammatory properties, so make sure you get enough of this vitamin when you need to heal a gum problem and prevent the condition from recurring. Pay particular attention to this vitamin if you are older in age. According to the National Institutes of Health, high levels of vitamin D in the blood lead to a reduced risk of gum disease for patients aged 50 or older.
Get vitamin D by taking at least 15-20 minutes of sunshine twice a week and eating foods rich in this vitamin, such as salmon, whole eggs, and cod liver oil
Step 9. Brush your teeth with baking soda
This substance neutralizes mouth acids, reducing the likelihood of tooth wear and gum problems, so it is more of a preventive measure than a therapeutic treatment. Add a small amount of baking soda to some hot water and mix until it forms a paste. Use it to brush your teeth.
Step 10. Stop using tobacco
It reduces your ability to fight infections and delays healing. Tobacco users are at a greater risk than non-smokers of developing severe gum disorders that do not respond well to treatments and can lead to tooth loss.
Method 2 of 2: Method Two: Pharmacological Remedies
Step 1. Take dental probiotics
Tablets that contain Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis, a "beneficial" bacterium that lives in the gut, are considered an effective treatment for gingivitis, thanks to their ability to restore the natural balance of the mouth after using antiseptics, mouthwashes and gels they contain antibacterial agents.
Step 2. Take Coenzyme Q10
Also known as ubiquinone, it is a vitamin-like substance that helps the body convert sugars and fats into energy. According to the Mayo Clinic, preliminary studies suggest that taking Q10 by mouth or applied to the skin or gums can help treat periodontitis.
Step 3. Gargle with the Listerine
With the exception of mouthwashes that require a prescription, Listerine has been shown to be the most effective mouthwash in reducing plaque and treating gingivitis. It is recommended to use it 30 seconds twice a day. Although the essential oils contained in this solution can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, people often adapt after a few days of regular use.
Step 4. Use a spray
Try incorporating the use of a spray that contains chlorhexidine (CHX), a powerful antibacterial with plaque inhibiting properties, into your dental hygiene routine. A study in elderly patients, a risk group for periodontal disorders, found that a daily application of a 0.2% spray reduced plaque buildup and inflammation caused by gingivitis.
Step 5. Get some Genigel
These products contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the connective tissues of the body. Research has shown that this acid has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and antibacterial properties that are effective in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. When you apply Genigel to the gums, it stimulates the production of new healthy tissues. In experimental studies from the University of Rostock, Germany, researchers found that it can improve tissue healing by 50%, increase blood flow and reduce inflammation.
Step 6. Use a toothpaste with tea tree oil
It has antibacterial properties, and dental plaque is a bacterium. So use this property to get rid of plaque and relieve gum pain you are suffering from.
