If the gums begin to bleed, this is the first sign that the inflammatory process has begun. Suspending it is not difficult, but in order to fully cure it, you need to make serious efforts. And yet this is possible even without the use of medications. Treatment of bleeding gums at home can also be effective, the main thing is to start the procedure in a timely manner and follow the instructions for use in the treatment exactly.
The reasons
Pathogenic microflora live on the surface of the mucous membranes. Its excessive activity is the main cause of inflammation. In the case of irregular hygiene procedures, plaque appears on the teeth, gums, tongue. These are the remains of food and bacteria, which lead to the appearance of odor and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.
If bleeding and inflammation have already occurred, while either treatment is not carried out, or it is improperly selected, the stage of inflammation develops into a chronic one - periodontitis. Subsequently, it can lead to a breakdown in the bonds between the gums and teeth, then healthy teeth will begin to fall out.
Between the teeth, pockets can form where food and bacteria accumulate. The occurrence of inflammation in this case is not uncommon. If no measures are taken, this phenomenon can cause further inflammation of the roots of the tooth and jawbone. This is all a prerequisite for the gum to lose the ability to perform its main function - to serve as a solid foundation for teeth.
Another reason is a general disease. So during puberty or pregnancy, the hormonal background changes. In addition, similar problems arise if a person eats poorly or unbalanced, has bad habits, especially smoking. Vitamin C deficiency can also lead to gum damage.
From all that has been said, one conclusion should be drawn - in the event of the first signs of inflammation, it is necessary not to delay and immediately consult a doctor, after consultation of which you can start treatment at home.
We treat gum bleeding at home
Since ancient times, people have used home remedies to treat bleeding gums. Compared to special dental products, they are in no way inferior to them. But at the same time, folk remedies are completely natural, so there is no need to worry about the danger in case of prolonged use. Also, with their help, you can get rid of not only gum disease and inflammation, but also from bad breath, strengthen your teeth.
Decoctions and tinctures
In folk medicine, it is recommended to treat bleeding gums at home with decoctions and infusions prepared on the basis of medicinal plants. Their large list, the most popular are as follows:
· pharmaceutical camomile;
Calendula (flowers)
Nettle
· Oak bark;
Sage.
The above herbs can not only relieve inflammation, but also act as original antiseptics. To prepare the medicine, either herbs are used individually, or several herbs are taken in equal proportions.
How to make a rinse
To prepare a decoction for rinsing, you need to take a tablespoon of raw materials, pour 250 ml. boiling water, put on low heat. 5 minutes after boiling, remove from heat and let it brew. Drain, then the broth is ready.
Important! If you prepare a decoction of oak bark, boil for at least 20 minutes.
It is necessary to apply such homemade medicine from 4 times a day. Remember, the shelf life of the product is no more than 3 hours, so every time it is better to cook a fresh broth.
Compresses to help heal bleeding gums at home
Among folk remedies aimed at curing gums from bleeding, there are compresses. Cooked on propolis helps very well. Propolis is simply applied to the gums 3-5 times a day. The duration of this procedure is 30 minutes.
Plantain compress is a simple, affordable and effective tool. The grass is prepared as follows: thoroughly washed, twisted with the wrong side up. The sheet is applied to the gums for 20 minutes. You will need to repeat the procedure up to 7 times a day until you get the result.
Soda solution for treating bleeding gums
At home, gum bleeding can be treated with a soda solution. Is he:
1. Relieve inflammation.
2. Helps to heal small wounds in the mouth.
To prepare such a solution, you need to stir a tablespoon of soda in a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth 3 times a day.
Saline solution
To prepare, you need to take a glass of warm water, dissolve a tablespoon of sea salt in it. In the absence of the latter, it can be replaced with salt and add a few drops of iodine.
Calamus root
Take a tablespoon of chopped root, pour 200 milliliters of water (boiling water) and let it brew. Rinse your mouth 3 times a day, while trying to hold in your mouth. Such procedures will relieve bleeding, as well as an unpleasant odor.
The use of black radish
Black radish is a very useful product used to cure many diseases. Using black radish at home is a great way to get rid of bleeding gums. To do this, grind the radish, squeeze the juice out of it and rinse it with your mouth several times throughout the day.
Honey and salt
A mixture of honey and salt is an effective and useful tool for treating bleeding gums at home. It is necessary to take 4 tablespoons of salt (preferably sea), add honey in the same amount. Mix everything and rub the inflamed gums with this mass.
Prevention
If we talk about the prevention of bleeding gums, it is worth noting a few important points.
1. Regular brushing. Teeth should be brushed in the morning and in the evening. The duration of such a procedure should be at least two minutes. It should be cleaned in circular motions, starting from the gums, reaching the edge of the tooth from both the external and internal sides. For each tooth, 20 such movements should fall. This applies to the front teeth. Now go to the rinse. You can finally get rid of plaque residues using dental floss.
2. Regular rinsing. This procedure must be done after each use of food. You can use plain clean water or a rinse aid.
3. Use a rinse aid. What is it for? The fact is that even with proper brushing with a toothbrush, we remove bacteria only on the surface of the teeth, and in the tongue, palate, cheeks in this way it is impossible to remove them. But the mouthwash is able to destroy bacteria in these places up to 99.9%, and in addition to remove bad breath.
4. A balanced diet. Fatty foods, snacks on the go will not affect teeth and gums in the best way. The use of vegetables and fruits, fish, cereals, dietary meat and nuts will affect your teeth only in the best way, because they are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Also, the gums need to be given a certain load in order to thus strengthen them. Chewing solid foods in this case will play an important role. Here, chewing fresh vegetables will be quite effective. In addition to the strengthening function, they will enrich the body with vitamins, and also additionally clean the teeth and gums.
5. Professional care. The main thing to remember here is that you should not go to the dentist when you get sick, but every six months. Such visits will help to identify dental disease at an early stage, which will greatly simplify the treatment. It is also extremely important such procedures as removing stones, plaque, polishing the tooth surface, massage the gums. All this will prevent the occurrence of bleeding, as well as bad breath.
Important! Depending on the cause of bleeding, the prognosis itself will differ. If the root cause is vitamin deficiency, the course of treatment will lead to a complete recovery. But if the inflammation has led to periodontitis or periodontal disease, treatment will require much more effort. But at the same time, the process can only be slowed down, and gum bleeding cannot be cured either at home or with medical treatment.
For this reason, at the first suspicion of a disease, you should consult a doctor and find out the diagnosis, discuss the treatment that will be needed for the disease.
