Does anyone know any home remedies for inflamed gums? It would help me so much.?

Question

I've already went to the dentist and he removed the extra gums with a blade. Months went by and they started growing again. It's not as bad as the first time but I don't have a lot of money to go through that procedure again.

Answer 1

When your gums feel tender, mix a dropperful of myrrh liquid extract (Commiphora myrrha) in 1/4 cup of water, swish it around in your mouth, and spit it out, instructs Rosemary Gladstar, an herbalist in East Barre, Vt. Myrrh soothes sore, swollen gums. Do this twice a day.

Here are some other remedies that really work:
Vitamin C
The link between vitamin C deficiency and gum disease is well known. Back in the 18th century, sailors ate limes during long trips at sea to keep their gums from bleeding. A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that people with low intakes of vitamin C had higher rates of periodontal disease. Researchers looked at 12,419 adults in the United States. People who consumed less than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 60 mg per day were 1.5 the risk of developing severe gingivitis as people who consumed more than 180 mg. Vitamin C is believed to help gum disease because vitamin C is an antioxidant and is needed to repair connective tissue and accelerate bone regeneration.

To boost your intake of vitamin C, eat foods rich in vitamin C, such as grapefruit, oranges, kiwi fruit, mango, papaya, strawberry, red pepper, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cantaloupe. Vitamin C can also be taken in supplement form. Avoid chewable vitamin C, because the acidity may promote the erosion of tooth enamel over time.


Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce susceptibility to gum disease. A study by the Boston University evaluated the association between vitamin D status and gingivitis. They analyzed data from 77,503 teeth in 6700 people in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D were less likely to experience bleeding gums during gingival probing.

Sun exposure is one of the most important sources of vitamin D, because UV rays from the sun trigger the synthesis of vitamin D in skin. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements suggests 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure twice a week, however the further away from the equator you live, the more polluted your city, and the more cloud cover there is, the less likely that this sun exposure will be sufficient. Look for at least 200 IU in a multivitamin.


Stress reduction
Stress contributes to gum disease by increasing plaque accumulation. A University of Dusseldorf study examined how exam stress would impact plaque and gum bleeding. All students had a professional tooth cleaning 4 weeks prior to exams and then 4 weeks after exams. They found that students had significantly higher rates of plaque and gingivitis after exams compared to a control group of students that didn't write exams.


Coenzyme Q10
There is some evidence has linking gum disease to lower levels of coenzyme q10, an antioxidant made naturally in the body, found widely in foods, and available in supplement form. Some researchers say that coenzyme q10 is needed to properly repair gum tissue. A study by Osaka University in Japan found improvement in infection and inflammation after 3 weeks of taking a topical coenzyme q10 toothpaste. You can look find toothpaste containing coenzyme q10 at natural grocers, health food stores, and online.


Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has proven antibiotic properties. A topically applied tea tree oil gel was evaluated in a double-blind placebo-controlled study involving 49 people with severe chronic gingivitis. They were told to brush twice a day and were assessed after 4 and 8 weeks. The group that brushed with tea tree oil had a significant reduction in the degree of gingivitis and bleeding. However, tea tree oil gel did not reduce the amount of plaque. Use only commercial tea tree toothpaste, not tea tree oil.


Cranberries
Cranberries may help gum disease by preventing bacteria from sticking to teeth. Look for cranberry juice with no added sugar at the health food store. A typical amount is 4 ounces a day. Consult your doctor if you are taking the blood thinner warfarin or have kidney stones.

Answer 2

Inflamed Gums Home Remedy

Answer 3

Home Remedies For Inflamed Gums

Answer 4

All these home remedies are great in the meantime, but think about going to the dentist soon. The cause of it is most likely plaque or tartar build up under the gum line as far down to the root, which you will not get off using any of these home remedies. Your dentist needs to evaluate you to see if it is just gingivitis (inflammed gums) or some other type of periodontal disease (inflammed gums, bone loss, bleeding of gums). Doing nothing or sticking to home remedies will eventually lead to so much bone loss, that your teeth will start to have slight movement and getting worse, eventually leading to tooth loss. So choose wisely.

Answer 5

It strikes me odd that someone would have such extreme overgrowth of their gums that a repeat surgery would be needed only "months" after the first one. This makes me wonder if there is something other than the usual local factors causing a problem.

There are some medications that are well-known for causing "gingival hyperplasia" (Do a search on that term...), such as dilantin and other anti-seizure medications. Calcium channel blockers are also likely suspects, including Cardizem and Procardia. The incidence in rather low, meaning it is measurable in single digit percentages, but it does happen. There are other meds as well as some conditions and syndromes that can cause gingival hyperplasia, but I'm not going to go into a list without knowing any more about you. It's just something to consider.

If none of these ideas ring a bell with you and you can't remember what color your toothbrush is, read over the previous answers and see which one makes the most sense to you.

Answer 6

Rinse with hydrogen peroxide, then with salt water. However you'll still need to get to the root of the problem which means cleaning out whatever is irritating your gums. Obviously a dentist is your best choice, but if there isn't money for that, you'll need a good cleaning. If you have a dental school nearby you might be able to get low cost care there.

I bought one of those pointy things the dentist uses to scrape the teeth and do my own every few weeks. Keeps the plaque gone which prevents both decay and gum disease.

Answer 7

I have a great book called, Doctors Home Remedies II. It is a book of suggestions for home remedies by physicians.

It says,
-brush with a soft brush, floss and rinse with warm water. Listerine may dimish some of the bacteria and reduce the pain (in some it increases it --discontinue if this is the case.).

-don't rub. may make it worse.

-swish with a warm saltwater rinse. one teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water.

-ibuprofen (advil) to reduce inflammation

-don't put asprin on the gums. can cause a chemical burn.

-use ice

-see a dentist.

Answer 8

Brushing 2 times a day for two minutes each and flossing everyday.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Have you tried a Vitamin C supplement? One symptom of scurvy is gum infalmation