Gingivitis Symptoms and Natural Cure for Gingivitis - By: dr. sarkozy mikal

Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that hold up the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets (alveolar bone).

Gingivitis is due to the long-term effects of plaque deposits. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria, mucus, and food remains that develops on the exposed parts of the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth decay.

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If you do not remove plaque, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar that becomes trapped at the base of the tooth. Plaque and tartar aggravate and inflame the gums. Bacteria and the toxins they produce cause the gums to become infected, swollen, and tender.

Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. It is usually painless and most people do not realize they have it until their dentist or hygienist tells them.

Bleeding of the gums during brushing or flossing is sometimes apparent to the patient, but this is not always the case. The gums do become reddened and puffy due to the infection.

The infection of gingivitis is caused by the bacteria found in dental plaque, the stuff you try to remove with comb-out and flossing. It is a thin film of bacteria that forms almost as soon as you remove it.

With daily oral hygiene this plaque film is disrupted enough to not be able to cause harm to your gums. If it is not removed properly once every 24 hours it begins to become more pathologic, setting up the infection of the gums.

This can happen in the whole mouth but more often than not it occurs locally around certain teeth where adequate hygiene may be more thorny. Tartar buildup can irritate the gums and harbor bacteria as well.

Home Remedy for Gingivitis

1. The best home remedy to cure gingivitis would be to brush twice regularly. Use herbal toothpaste and herbal mouthwash.

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2. One of the most efficient natural remedies to cure gingivitis is to rub the gums with clove oil. There may be burning sensation but it would heal the ailment. Another method would be to chew a piece of clove in the mouth.

3. Toothpaste containing mint, babool, neem, holy basil would be the best deal to fight gingivitis. Not only do they avoid the spreading of the infection, but also reduce the swelling or inflammation.

4. Gargling also helps treat gingivitis. Take a glass of lukewarm water and add a pinch of salt to it. Gargle by means of this concoction, twice a day.

5. Gargling with triphala concoction is beneficial in curing gingivitis. In a glass of lukewarm water, add a tsp of triphala powder. Gargle with this combination.

6. Aloe vera proves helpful in treating gingivitis. Rub the aloe vera pulp in the mouth. After rubbing once, gargle with water. Repeat the process a few times.

7. Combine 2 tsp of white oak bark herbal powder, 1 tsp of myrrh herbal powder, ¾ tsp of peppermint leaves' powder, 1/8 tsp of clove powder. Grind this mixture and store it in an air tight container. Have 1 tablespoon of this mixture every sunrise and night. Rub this in the affected area of the mouth.

8. Make a mixture of baking soda and water. Dab the affected area with a finger and then brush with the herbal powder. Not only would it heal but also counteract the acidity of bacteria.

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