There is nothing more annoying than a gum infection. With these 11 home remedies that help with gum disease, you can put an end to the pain. Plus extra tips to prevent gingivitis.
There is nothing more annoying than gum disease. Inflammation of the gums is also called gingivitis. Inflammation is not always related to poor hygiene. Often completely different things can be the cause of an inflammation. Think of a small wound in the mouth caused by the toothbrush or, for example, a toothpick. Unfortunately, a small wound can quickly lead to inflammation. And inflammation of the gums is simply very painful.
It is wise not to ignore this pain. If you do nothing about this inflammation, there is a good chance that it will turn into periodontal disease. Periodontitis causes gums to recede. If this remains untreated for a long time, it can even cause teeth to become loose or fall out.
Normally, inflamed gums heal within a few days with proper treatment. You don't need expensive remedies for this:simple and cheap home remedies such as tea, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar are often more than enough.
Do you still have pain after 3 – 4 days? Then it is advisable to make an appointment with the dentist. He can then check whether there may be periodontitis.
The biggest cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene. Bacteria collect in the mouth and release toxins. By brushing your teeth regularly (at least twice a day) you prevent these bacteria from growing and causing inflammation.
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Poor hygiene is not always the cause of gum disease. Small wounds caused by, for example, eating nuts or a hard food can also become infected. In addition, you can get inflammation if you use certain medication.
You also have an increased risk of inflammation if you have a poor immune system, diabetes, smoke, stress or suffer from hormonal changes during pregnancy. It is not for nothing that it is said that every pregnancy costs you a tooth.
These are the symptoms of gangivitis
Please note:inflamed gums can eventually lead to cardiovascular disease.
If you have just started gum disease, you can try the home remedies below to get rid of the pain and inflammation.
Chamomile is known for disinfecting and calming. That's exactly what your inflamed gums can use. You can rinse your mouth several times a day with chamomile tea. This will reduce the pain in your mouth. You can also rinse with sage tea instead of chamomile tea.
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Don't have any tea at home? You can also simply rinse with salt water. To do this, dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water. You can rinse your mouth with this salt water several times a day. It is also possible to dip your toothbrush in salt water and massage the area with it.
Apple cider vinegar is particularly versatile. It is therefore not surprising that you can also use it for the treatment of gingivitis. Vinegar stimulates the drainage of saliva, inhibits inflammation and is also antibacterial. For the apple cider vinegar treatment, dissolve a mixture of two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water at least half an hour before brushing your teeth and rinse with it.
The easiest remedy for gum disease is massage. Even if you suffer from pain, red or bleeding gums, you should massage the gums gently. By gently massaging the gums, blood circulation is stimulated, so that the inflammation heals faster.
Instead of rinsing with tea, you can also simply press a tea bag on the affected area. Let the tea bag sit there for about 5 minutes. It is best to use black tea for this. The tannin you find in tea will reduce gum disease.
Ginger is a natural medicine that you can use for countless things, including for inflamed gums. That's because ginger is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is enough to drink or rinse ginger tea several times a day.
Note: Not everyone can just use ginger! There may be interaction with certain medication!
Like vinegar, coconuts are extremely versatile and can be used for countless health problems. You can also use coconut oil very well for gingivitis. You don't have to rinse with the oil, but simply massage it into the affected area.
Perhaps not the first remedy you would think of if you suffer from inflamed gums, but garlic has several medicinal properties. Garlic is good to use if you suffer from inflammation. You don't have to use this raw:just make sure to add just a little more garlic than usual to your food.
Lavender smells a lot better than garlic. You can use lavender for gum disease in different ways. Either you drink lavender tea several times a day or rinse your mouth with it. You should preferably use lavender oil for rinsing. You add 3 drops of oil to a glass of water to rinse with it.
I am a big fan of using essential oils. You can do so many things with it, from cleaning your house to healing all kinds of ailments naturally. Do you suffer from inflamed gums? Then the following essential oils provide relief:tea tree, clove and peppermint.
Note:essential oil is very strong! So be very careful when using it. Often 1 drop is more than enough.
No, you are not supposed to reach for the bottle and drink your lamb 😉 For this treatment, you use leftovers of high-quality alcohol such as vodka or whiskey with which you rinse your mouth several times a day. Instead of rinsing, you can drip a few drops directly on the affected area. Note:in the beginning this can feel very painful and burn!
If you do not notice any change after three days, it is advisable to visit the dentist.
