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How To Get Rid of Gingivitis: 33 Encouraging Home Remedies

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Gingivitis manifestation includes gums inflammation, congestion, secretions, bleeding, or even ulcers. It is the main cause of tooth loss and the first symptom of periodontitis.  Most adults suffer from different forms of it. A healthy gum has a pale pink color. While an affected gum has a red-blue color, it is sensitive, will swell between teeth and easily bleed during dental brushing. For treating it faster, people use home remedies for gingivitis and emollient herbs which have antiseptic, astringent, soothing effect. We collected and tested them but following in this article, we are describing only the ones that work.

Usually, gingivitis is caused by a precarious hygiene of the teeth. Thus, dental plaque and tartar accumulate around the tooth, above and below the gingival line, and the toxins produced by the dental plaque are causing the inflammation of the gums. Other risk factors for gum disease are smoking, teeth irregularities (with areas hard to clean), hormonal disorders, certain medications. Diseases that triggers it are leukemia, diabetes, anemia or epilepsy. More factors are the rough brushing of the teeth, obturations (fillings), prosthesis or incorrect dental prosthetic works; incorrect teeth alignment(crowded or straddled teeth),  injured gums(caused by various hard ailments like chips), acute shortage of vitamin C and hormonal disorders caused by pregnancy.

33 Home Remedies & Pieces Of Advice For Gingivitis

Because gingivitis is not causing toothache, most people disregard the importance of this affection and will not follow a necessary treatment. By not following a proper treatment, the gums detach from the teeth and make room for bacteria to develop and destroy the bone that holds your teeth in place. The gums recede, and the teeth become mobile, giving a long teeth aspect. Will start falling or you need to extract it. Following you will find some remedies for gingivitis that are efficient and naturally. These reliefs and pieces of advice are easy to prepare and use, and they help to prevent and even naturally try to cure it.

1. Brush Your Gums Properly

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First of all, to get rid of gingivitis, you must allocate enough time for a proper gums brushing. Four to five minutes, two or three times per day is enough for a good oral hygiene. The area most affected by dental plaque is at the gum line. Because is the most neglected area during dental brushing, it is the place where gingivitis starts. Brush your teeth using the toothbrush inclined at an angle of 40-45 degrees, so half of the toothbrush cleans the gums, and the other half cleans the teeth. You can opt for toothpaste that contains herb extracts – sage, myrrh, etc.

2. Consume Vitamin C Daily

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In addition, vitamin C does not cure gingivitis, but according to an American study, it can help prevent gum bleeding. The recommended daily dose is between 100-500mg for 8-10 days. You can repeat this home advice for several consecutive months. To keep their vitamin content, avoid as much as possible thermal processed food. Consuming vitamin C is the most efficient wait to maintain healthy gums.

3. Use Mouthwash

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Also, an antibacterial mouthwash can help to find a fast gingivitis relief. The recommendation is to use products that have listed on the label Cetylpyridinium Chloride or Domiphen Bromide. Research have shown that these active ingredients contained in the mouthwash are efficient in diminishing the dental plaque.

4. Scrape The Bacteria Off Your Tongue

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Daily, remove the bacteria and the toxins that are hiding between the tongue buds. It has no importance what you use to scrape it, as long as it is not a sharp object. You can use a spoon, a tongue presser or a toothbrush. Scrape from the back to the front, until the tongue is clean.

5. Strengthen Your Skeletal System

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Due to lack of calcium, the jawbone can lose its density and become fragile. Gingivitis is considered the beginning of the periodontal osteoporosis process. For maintaining the skeletal system, consume aliments rich in calcium such as dairy products, salmon, almonds, dark leafed greenery.

6. Use Electric Toothbrush

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The latest research has proved that the electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual toothbrushes. By using electric toothbrushes, the health of oral cavity improves. The toothbrush rotation facilitates the access to areas difficult to reach with a manual toothbrush.

7. Massage The Gums

Also, grab the gum between the thumb and the index finger and gently rub the gums between your fingers. This way you are activating the blood circulation in the gums. Herbalists recommend massaging the gums with myrrh to combat infection.

8. Use Interdental Toothbrushes

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Following the growing number of people suffering from gingivitis, experts have invented the interdental toothbrush. You can acquire it from pharmacies. It has the aspect of a bottle brush, only minuscule in size and it helps to clean the bacteria between the teeth, beneath the dental crown.

9. Destroy Bacteria Using H2O2

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Purchase a solution with 4% Hydrogen Peroxide or Perhydrol, mix it with 1:2 water and gargle for 20 seconds. Do not swallow. Use it four times per week to inhibit bacteria which cause gingivitis.

10. Gargle Using Folic Acid

Seems like, research results suggest that the 0,2% folic acid solution, used for rinsing diminishes the gums inflammation and the bleeding for people suffering from gingivitis. Gargle with 10ml solution one to 5 minutes, twice a day, for 1 one to 2 months. Research has shown that folic acid tablets are not as effective as a folic acid solution.

11. Avoid Alcohol & Tobacco Use

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Excessive smoking and use of alcohol are causing the organism to lose vitamins and minerals which are vital for maintaining a healthy oral cavity. Therefore, excessive use of alcohol and tobacco lead, without a doubt, to gingivitis.

12. Eat Root Vegetables

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Once a day, eat root vegetables. Crunching carrots or celery will keep gingivitis away, experts say. Fibrous and hard aliments clean and stimulate the teeth and the gums and they have the ability to strengthen them. Some of the aliments that maintain the health of the teeth are green leafy vegetables and the ones rich in fibers and calcium. Crunchy fruits or vegetables such as apples, carrots, celery. You need to chew well these fruits and vegetables. Are not only useful for the jaw muscles by promoting a healthy blood circulation, but these also clean the teeth surface.

13. Dental Brush Using Sodium Bicarbonate

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Put toothpaste on the wet toothbrush and sprinkle sodium bicarbonate. Then brush your teeth with the obtained paste. This simple technique has many benefits: cleaning and polishing the teeth and the gums, neutralizing the acidic bacterial remains and deodorizing the mouth.

14. Gargle Using Marigold Infusion

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In addition to other therapeutic effects, Marigolds are used as dressing for ulcers. Why? These plants have active proprieties which stimulate the blood circulation at tissue levels, speeding the healing process. Therefore, the Marigold infusion is successfully used in treating gingivitis and to make it you will need:

  • 10 g of dried Marigold flowers
  • 500 ml water

Directions:

Infuse 10 g of dried Marigold flowers in a cup with boiled water for 4 minutes. Filter, cool down and gargle using the obtained infusion twice per day. The recommendation is to replace the mouthwash with this infusion and to use it in the morning and the evening, after tooth brushing.

15. Gargle Using Thyme Infusion

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Thyme contains essential oils rich in thymol which is an antiseptic. To make a thyme infusion to treat gingivitis you will need:

  • 4 g of dried Thyme
  • 500 ml water

Directions:

Infuse 4 g of dried Thyme in a cup with boiled water for 4 minutes. Filter, cool down and gargle using the obtained infusion twice per day. Like marigold infusion, this thyme infusion will replace your daily mouthwash.

16. Echinacea

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Herbalists have proven that Echinacea has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and can be effective if you have gingivitis. You need it as a liquid extract or dried root. If you want to use the liquid extract, moisture the gums with this extract and massage it. If you want to obtain a homemade gingivitis mouthwash using Echinacea, you will need:

  • 2g of ground echinacea
  • 250 ml water

Directions:

Infuse 2g of Echinacea plant in a cup with boiled water, for 5 minutes. Filter, cool down and gargle using the obtained infusion two times per day.

17. Sunflower Oil For Gingivitis

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In the morning, on an empty stomach, use two spoons of cold pressed Sunflower oil and gargle for 5 minutes. During gargle, it will become a white color emulsion. You must spit it because it contains thousands of microbes. After expectoration, rinse your mouth with salty water or Marigold infusion to remove all the toxins from the oral cavity. If you repeat this procedure twice per day – in the morning and the evening, at bedtime, for three weeks, the results are guaranteed, your teeth will whiten, your gums will stop bleeding, and your breathing will be fresh.

18. Gargle Using St. John’s Wort Tea

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People suffering from gum bleeding should gargle using St. John’s Wort tea for a week, twice per day, experts recommend. To make this tea for gingivitis you will need:

  • 4 spoons of St John’s Wort
  • 400 ml boiling water

Directions:

Infuse for 15 minutes the quantity of plant mentioned above in 400 ml boiling water. After you filter, gargle with the obtained infusion.

19. Sage For Gingivitis

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Sage has an astringent effect. Due to its antiseptic and astringent effects, Sage is frequently recommended in natural cures against gingivitis. To use sage as remedy for gum inflammation, you will need:

  • 2 spoon Sage
  • 200 ml boiling water

Directions:

  • Infuse for 10 minutes the quantity mentioned above in 200 ml of boiling water.
  • After you filter, gargle with the obtained infusion.
  • It is recommended to rinse or to buffer the gums with a gauze dipped in Sage infusion.
  • Even if the results start to appear from the first days, treatment should be continued for 12 days.

Sage, also, can be found as a gel. The recommendation is to lubricate the gums with Sage in the morning and the evening, after dental brushing.

20. Gargle Using Chamomile Infusion

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Chamomile reduces inflammation. This is another miracle plant used as a home remedy for gingivitis, due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. To make an infusion for gum’s inflammation, you will need:

  • 4 spoons of dried Chamomile flowers
  • 500 ml boiling water

Directions:

  • Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the five spoons of Chamomile flowers.
  • Leave them covered in a cup for 10 minutes, then filter the obtained infusion.
  • For gingivitis, mouth rinse with the warm infusion for 3 minutes, then spit.
  • Do it daily in morning end evening for 2 weeks.

21. Fumitory And Wild Thyme

When mixed, Fumitory and Wild Thyme can prevent gum bleeding, due to their healing proprieties. You can use Fumitory and Wild Thyme as a home remedy for gingivitis in 2 ways, decoction, and infusion.

21.1. Fumitory And Wild Thyme Decoction

For this decoction you need:

  • 2 spoons of Fumitory and Wild Thyme (each)
  • 1lt cold water

Directions:

Place 2 spoons of Fumitory plant in a bottle, add 2 spoons of Wild Thyme, 1lt of cold water and leave them for one day to macerate.

21.2. Fumitory And Wild Thyme Infusion

For the infusion you need:

  • 1 spoon of Fumitory and Wild Thyme (each)
  • 500 ml hot water

Directions:

Use 500 ml hot water in a cup and mix with one spoon of Fumitory and one spoon of Wild Thyme. Filter the obtained infusion.

Both can be used to gargle for 2-3 weeks, three times per day. Allo you can drink the thyme infusion if you wish.

22. Lemon For Gingivitis

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Lemon stops bleeding. One of the causes for gingivitis is the deficiency of vitamin C. Massage the gums with lemon oil or gargle using water mixed with lemon in the morning and evening, after dental brushing. Also, people who tolerate the stinging sensation can use lemon slices to massage the gums.

Also, you can use lemon oil for gingivitis as mouthwash early in the morning. You just need to add 6oz of water to the lemon essential oil to prepare the mouthwash. It kills most bacteria and, at the same time, stops gum receding. Furthermore, it helps to regenerate the gum tissue where it has been destroyed and stimulates the regeneration of new tissue where is missing.

23. Gargle Using Salt Water

Salt water gargling contributes to destroying the mouth bacteria, prevents gingivitis and eliminates bad breath. Also, it has anti-inflammatory effects and helps to treat it. Mix ½ spoon of salt with one glass of water and gargle every morning and every evening.

24. Oak Tincture

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Oak has been used for a long time for mouth medical purposes, due to its astringent proprieties and high content of tannin. You can prepare an Oak tincture from:

  • 10g of oak leafs
  • 100 ml of 90 ° alcohol

Directions:

  • In a bottle 10g of oak leafs and add 100 ml of 90 ° alcohol.
  • Set the bottle in a dark place for ten days.
  • Shake the bottle daily to uniform the concentration.
  • After ten days, filter it.
  • Secure it with a bottle cap and use when needed.
  • For curing gingivitis, use 10-15 drops of tincture mixed with a cup of cold (room temperature) water to gargle, massage gums or mouth rinse.

25. Usnea Barbata

Usnea Barbata is a plant that can be found on trees and it’s perfect for improving the immune system. Externally, it can be used as mouthwash or for gargling and helps in case of oral mucosa inflammation from gingivitis.To make this natural remedy, you will need:

  • 2 spoons of dried and minced plant
  • 500 ml boiled water

Directions:

  1. Pour one cup of hot water over 2 spoons of minced Usnea Barbata.
  2. Leave it covered for 20 minutes, then filter.
  3. Use the obtained Usnea Barbata infusion to gargle or mouth rinse twice per day, in the morning and the evening, after dental brushing.
  4. Consequently, this cure is useful for gingivitis and also stomatitis.

26. Don’t Use Black Tea

Because you want to avoid plaque from sticking to your teeth, don’t use it as a mouthwash or drink any black tea as other websites suggest. We all know that plague is one of the main factors wichs leads to gum disease. A 2012 study at Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, found that the participants who drank black tea instead of green tea had more plaque accumulation. Also, the black tea may lead to addiction.

27. Silverweed

To heal your gingivitis, you can make a simple silverweed infusion. For this infusion, you will need four spoons of the dried plant dust and 500 ml of water.

Over the dried plant pour 500 ml boiling water. Leave the cup covered for 20 minutes, filter and make oral washes like all other infusions. The cure is useful also in the case of stomatitis.

28. Lady’s Bedstraw Tea

Lady’s Bedstraw plant is another plant which can do miracles in the case of gingivitis. It has many names, and it is used successfully in many natural cures. It has astringent, healing, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects. To make a lady’s bedstraw tea for your gum inflammation you will need:

  • 1 spoon full of Lady’s Bedstraw plant
  • 250 ml boiling water

Directions:

  • Use one full spoon of Lady’s Bedstraw at one cup of water.
  • Scald in boiling water.
  • Leave for 1 minute, filter and use this infusion to gargle many times per day.
  • Once in a while, the recommendation is to wash the gums with this decoction. During time, gingivitis will cure.

29. Agrimony Tea

The infusion is obtained using two spoons of the dried and minced plant and one cup of boiling water. Leave it covered for 15 minutes. Filter it, gargle and wash the oral cavity with it.

30. Turmeric For Gingivitis

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Same, turmeric helps to whiten the teeth and to cure or prevent gum diseases. Because it can be found in powder form, the most effective and faster method is to apply the Turmeric powder over the toothpaste and brush the teeth very well. Leave it for 3-5 minutes to have a positive effect on your gums, rinse with water and use toothpaste again for brushing. Use this gingivitis home remedy with turmeric powder few times per week, then reduce to only 1-2 times. Furthermore, the yellow spots from the teeth line will disappear.

31. Aloe Vera Soothe Gingivitis Inflammation

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Aloe Vera, also known as “the miracle plant”, is an efficient remedy against gingivitis. Apply natural Aloe Vera gel on the infected gums to ease the pain. The gel helps the tissue heal faster and has a mild anesthetic effect. Aloe Vera increases the hydration of the tissue in the oral cavity and reduces odor. For treating the gingival retraction, put a little quantity of Aloe Vera gel on the toothbrush and massage your gums gently.

32. Green Tea

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Green tea contains catechins, a natural antioxidant that fights mouth bacteria. A cup of Green tea every morning will reduce the gum inflammation and will improve the oral health and hygiene.

33. Bee’s Honey & Propolis

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Bee’s honey and propolis are products with amazing therapeutic values. They are considered to be the best natural anti-infectious remedies. Due to their proprieties, in countryside people use them successfully as gingivitis remedies. A mixture can be obtained by mixing a teaspoon of propolis tincture with four teaspoons of honey. Use it to massage the gums two times per day, in the morning and the evening.

4 Tips to Prevent Gingivitis and a Visit to Dentist

  1. First of all, purple, bloated gums that bleed everytime you brush or floss your teeth are the starting clues of making gingivitis, also known as gum disease.
  2. Therefore, the grow of bacterial plaque on your teeth under the gumline triggers gingivitis.
  3. Furthermore, plaque is an obvious, embarrassing film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth. If you leave it there, plaque solidifies into mineral deposits known as tartar which also leads to gum disease.
  4. Finally, apples have compounds that restrict enzymes produced by the bacteria in your mouth. Eating an apple daily can prevent a visit to your dentist.

Even if you make a dental consultation, along the measures recommended by your dentist, it is effective to use the home remedies for gingivitis listed above. In conclusion, this disease is a reversible inflammation of the gums, which you can eradicate it. Disregarding the recommendation from this article will lead, without exception, to periodontitis. Do not forget, you can prevent gingivitis only if you maintain a proper oral cavity hygiene!

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