Natural Treatment of Gingivitis
Gingivitis/ bleeding gums is the inflammation of your gums, primarily characterized by redness and swelling. This is a periodontal disease and could result in major problems for your teeth if it is not attended to at the right time.
What causes Gingivitis?
The causes for gingivitis are bacteria, plaque and accumulation of food particles between your gums and teeth. This accumulation releases toxic elements which causes inflammation of your gums.
What are the symptoms for Gingivitis?
Symptoms for gingivitis are gums with pain, bad breath, red gums, bleeding gums, tender gums, swollen gums, and separation of the gums from the teeth
What are the natural home remedies for Gingivitis?
It is possible to treat gingivitis at home using natural remedies. Some of the natural home remedies for Gingivitis are detailed in the following paragraphs.
Brush your teeth two times in day using herbal toothpaste; use herbal mouthwash after that. Rub your gums using clove oil or put a clove in your mouth and chew it. Use toothpaste that contains mint, neem, babool, holy basil etc.; they stop spreading infection and reduce inflammation or swelling. Do lukewarm saltwater gargling two times a day.
Take lukewarm water in a glass, put one tsp of triphala in it and gargle. Take the pulp of aloe vera, rub in the mouth and gargle using water; repeat a number of times. Grind the following items to form a mixture and keep in an airtight container. Take one tbsp in the morning as well as in the night. Rub it on the area affected.
o Herbal powder made from the bark of white oak – two tsp
o Herbal powder made from myrrh – one tsp
o Powdered peppermint leaves – ¾ tsp
o Powdered clove – 1/8 tsp
Mix baking soda with water; dab the area affected. This helps healing and removes acidity due to bacteria. Gargle with a solution made with equal quantities of water and 3% hydrogen peroxide. Take more vegetables and fresh fruits. Take fiber rich foods and foods containing low fats and Vitamin C. Take sugarless cranberry juice. Use mouthwash containing sage oil, menthol, peppermint oil, chamomile tincture, etc.
Can you please advise what is the best Herb to use for Gum Desease ie. Gingivitis. and how I can treat the desease.
Regards, Charles Gatt.
Hello charles
Triphala powder is best if you can use daily. Take some triphala powder on index finger and rub it gently over the gums and teeth. Then rinse with normal water. It acts as antimicrobial agent and clears infection. It increases immunity and refreshes oral cavity. Avoid brushing your teeth during this problem. Further queries are welcome.
Regards