what are some treatments for infected gums?

Answer 1

USE CHARCOAL, NOT JOCKING BUT NOT THE ONE IN THE BAGS USE REAL CHARCOAL

Answer 2

1. Brushing and flossing are always the most important basics, and underpin all the other points following;
2. Have the gums checked out by the dentist and have a thorough cleaning of all plaque and tartar;
3. Sometimes a real antibacterial mouthwash containing chlorhexidine e.g. Savacol may help. It is usually only necessary for a short time if Point 1 is being followed. Listerine and peroxide are ineffective;
4. Where the gums have been inflamed for a long time, then some irreversible changes may have occurred, and either the dentist or a specialist (periodontist) may carry out root planing;
5. In rare cases, there may be areas that need corrective surgery after root planing. This will be done by a periodontist.

Answer 3

Anbesol is a good topical anesthetic that's available over the counter. Oil of clove may also help. If she's not aspirin-sensitive, 800 mg of ibuprofen may also help (it will at least reduce the inflammation somewhat). Warm salt-water rinse can help with pain and inflammation, and can help prevent infection. In some places (most notably Canada and the U.K), Tylenol 3, 2, or 1 is available over the counter (don't know where you're located). Peragoric may also be available (DON'T mix them), and can be rubbed on the gums (even for babies). The mouthwash is a good idea if she is infection-prone; vodka won't really do much unless you swallow it, and that might not be such a good idea if she's under a doctor's care, as it can interact with other medications. Perhaps since she *is* under a doctor's care, he can prescribe something like Percocet or Vicodin in small quantities to help. Ultimately, the only thing that will really help is for the teeth to be removed, usually the sooner, the better. Wisdom teeth are often ill-formed and highly prone to decay. My best wishes to your friend for a quick recovery on all counts.

Answer 4

To ease the pain-a ice pack on the jaw area where the pain is-but no longer than 20 minutes at a time. A very good and pr oven method is to put glove of garlic-best to mash it up and then smear on gums--the garlic greatly helps the pain and kills bacteria(infection) do that each morning and then again in the Pm, also take a glass of water ,put in appro 2 tablespoons BROWN Vinegar(can get health food store and most major food stores -Publix,Kroger etc) and some honey to improve taste and gargle-keeping in mouth swishing around gums as long as its comfortable-also kills bacteria. Take another 1/2cup mix in 1 teaspoon of brown vinegar and some honey to taste and drink 2-3 times a day- loaded with potassium and other nutrients so body can fight off infection. These are pr oven home remedies and the garlic and vinegar have been used for ages,by the Romans etc.,to kill bacteria,get rid of infection in wounds etc. and to boost strength,immune system, when one drinks the vinegar and can also eat a glove of garlic per day.

Answer 5

You should go to the dentist, but when I was young we did not go to the dentist and we would use peroxide (DO NOT SWALLOW) I would hold it in my mouth and it bubbles alot, but it definately goes into the infected area. Good Luck.

Answer 6

rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide a few times a day. it clears up infections and helps keep your mouth healthy.... assuming you are doing all the other things necessary to keep your mouth healthy.

Answer 7

rinse your mouth often threw out the day with a warm salty solution. eg one tea spoon of salt diluted in half a cup of warm water

Answer 8

See your dentist. You need a professional cleaning. Mouthwash and toothpaste cannot remove the tarter build-up on your teeth.
Practice good oral hygiene, brush and floss everyday.

Answer 9

The dentist can give you a rinse to gargle with......and don't use a hard toothbrush.

Answer 10

rinse mouth out with peroxide

Answer 11

I would go to the dentist or at least use a good mouthwash