Gingivitis Treatment: How to Cure Gingivitis at Home

Gum inflammation can be highly uncomfortable at times. We may be able to cure it at home using scientific approaches. How to cure gingivitis at home?

In an era of expensive professional dental care, home remedies are a go-to for many people. This holds true, especially in cases of gingivitis. For those who don’t know, gingivitis refers to swollen gums. In addition, the term implies red and bulbous gums with rolled borders.

If gum diseases are not taken care of, they can progress to an advanced stage, i.e.  Periodontitis. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), 47.2% of American adults are affected with periodontitis. To prevent such hazards, you need to take care of the root cause.

Conventional Remedy

The first one in line is the salt water rinse, a.k.a saline rinse. Studies signify the efficacy of this remedy in curing gum disease. Apart from this, saline rinses fight bacteria and remove bad breath. To make one at home, you must follow 5 steps that are mentioned below:

• Heat the water in a microwave or stove and let it cool until it’s lukewarm
• Add 2/3^rd of a teaspoon in it
• Mix well
• Spit out the prepared solution after rinsing your mouth with it
• Use twice a day

Excess of anything is generally thought to be bad. This holds true for saltwater rinses as well. The acidic nature of saltwater can erode tooth structures. Thus, saltwater rinses must be done three times a day for 2 weeks (in cases of gum disease). However, healthy dentate patients can rinse once on alternate days, i.e. thrice per week.

Clove Remedy

The second option you can opt for is clove oil. Research shows that clove extracts are effective against bacteria even when used in very small quantities. You must follow the below-mentioned protocol to make use of the clove oil remedy:

• Add three drops of clove oil in a pan
• Then add a half teaspoon of olive oil in it
• Mix well with a cotton swab
• Pat the cotton gently with tissue paper to remove excess oil
• Place it on the inflamed area
• Don’t miss any spot
• Spit two to three times after 10 seconds
• Repeat the process 3 times a day until the symptoms (redness, swelling, and pain) subside

Aloe Vera Remedy

If you or your loved one has a skincare routine, you’ll be familiar with this plant. In addition to skin benefits, it also has oral health benefits. Studies show that the bactericidal effects of aloe vera are effective against oral microbes.

To make an aloe vera rinse, you must grab a strip from the aloe vera plant and do the following:

• Remove the spikes on the edges of the strip
• Scoop out the pulp from the open end and drain the rest by cutting the remaining part of the strip
• Wash the pulp by dipping it in a bowl of freshwater
• Blend the pulp in a jug half-filled with water
• Rinse (for 15 seconds) and spit twice a day until the symptoms subside

Lemongrass Remedy

Dental Hypotheses mentions that lemongrass oil can be used for oral care, owing to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. You must do the following in order to make use of this remedy:

• Add the essential oil of lemon grass in a beaker of water
• Keep the solution in your mouth
• Spit it out after 10 seconds
• Repeat this twice a day until the symptoms go away.

Coconut Remedy

The proven effectiveness of coconut oil on gum disease has been reported in a study of 2015. Apart from treating gingivitis, it will give you fresh breath, white teeth and will relieve pain due to inflammation. To make use of this remedy, you must follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Apply 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on all your gums and teeth
• Leave for 20 minutes
• Spit two to three times
• Rinse your mouth twice
• Repeat daily for 3 weeks or until the sore gums come back to the orange peel appearance

Tea Tree Remedy

The last remedy mentioned in our list is tea tree oil. Research shows that tea tree oil effectively treats the chronic form of gum disease and its main etiological factor, plaque. To benefit from this remedy, you must do the following:

• Mix 3 drops of tea tree oil in lukewarm water.
• Rinse for 20 seconds
• Spit it out
• Repeat 2 times a day until the gums show normal clinical appearance

Is There a Way to Diagnose Gingivitis at Home

Yes. Red and swollen gums with bleeding during brushing times are some of the diagnostic signs of gingivitis.

However, if you visit a dentist he’ll look for other things, such as the probing pocket depth (PPD). PPD greater than 3mm is diagnostic. Moreover, in cases of periodontitis, ONLY a dentist can know about it requires an X-ray. Bone loss is diagnostic for periodontitis.

How to Prevent Gingivitis in the First Place

Gingivitis does not develop overnight. It’s a result of a series of persistent poor oral hygiene habits that contribute to this pathology. If not treated, it can progress to periodontitis, the aftermath of which can be devastating. In order to prevent such an occurrence, you need to do bear in mind the secrets to a healthy periodontium. These secrets include:

1. Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes, i.e. the ADA recommended time of brushing.
2. Use dental floss once a day
3. For better cleaning, try using a soft-bristled electric toothbrush like FOSOO sonic clean toothbrush
4. When using the FOSOO sonic clean toothbrush, the sensitive brush head must be used in conjunction with the gum care mode
5. Avoid the use of excess sugar and carbs in your diet
6. Make an oath to quit smoking if you are a smoker
7. A visit to the dentist every 3 months to make sure everything’s in good shape