7 natural home remedies for bleeding gums

Bleeding gums is a clinical state where the gums are swelling and bleeding when you brush your teeth or consume rough food. The causes of bleeding gums are a vitamin deficiency, leukemia, scurvy, pregnancy and many other types of oral infections. When your body is lack of vitamin C and K especially children and adults living in third – world countries and underde

veloped places, your body has been exposed to higher risk of bleeding gums.

However, do not worry so much since this condition can be easily treated thanks to a variety of natural home remedies available to you. These natural home remedies are easy and simple to follow which can improve the dental condition within a week. If these treatments don't work, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

The symptoms of bleeding gums include swelling of the gums, persistent bad breath, redness and tender of the gums, foul taste in the mouth, pus formation around the teeth and gum, loosening of the teeth, blood in saliva and bleeding while brushing teeth.

SALT GARGLING

First and foremost, salt gargling seems to be the easiest and simplest method to think of when you experience bleeding gums thanks to its anti – inflammatory, antiseptic and antiviral properties.

Mix some fine salt with a glass of lukewarm water

Use the solution to gargle several times a day

DAIRY AND CRUNCHY FOODS

Dairy products like butter, cheese, yogurt, and milk are packed with calcium which is a necessary mineral that can significantly strengthen teeth. Also, those who consume dairy products like butter, yogurt, milk, and cheese will be less prone to gum diseases than those who do not.

Besides dairy products, you can opt for crunchy foods such as carrots and celery both of which can improve your dental health thanks to their crunchy factor. When you chew this food, your mouth will produce more saliva to digest. Thus those leftover food and food particles will be washed away.

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide your body a variety of health benefits include minerals, vitamin and low in calories. And these health benefits are also included when it comes to treatment of bleeding gums as well. Consuming raw and fresh vegetables and fruits on a frequent basis to improve blood circulation, inhibit bleeding gums and improve overall teeth health.

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING

It is said that prevention is always better than cure. So start brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing as well to keep bleeding gum, inflammation and other types of oral infections at bay. Brushing your teeth twice a day will help you to have white and shiny teeth. Thus, you have a happy smile.

ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera is packed with many medicinal properties include reducing inflammation and gum burning sensation.

•    Cut a fresh aloe vera gel and use the spoon to extract the pure gel

•    Apply it on the affected area and let it sit for a while before washing thoroughly with water

•    Mild gum can be prevented by consuming and washing your mouth with a solution containing natural aloe vera.

Also, aloe vera is another excellent home remedy for trigger finger too.

CLOVE OIL

This treatment is considered as one of the simplest, easiest and most effective natural home remedies for bleeding gums thanks to its incredible capacity of inhibiting bleeding gums and other types of oral infections.

Take a little clove oil and apply the oil on the affected area

Gently rub the oil on the affected area

Alternatively, take some clove leaves and chew

Though it might cause a slight burning sensation, the inflammation will be reduced.

HERBS AND OILS

Consumption of herbs and oils can significantly reduce the number of harmful bacteria and lessen the inflammation feeling associated with bleeding gums and other types of oral infection. Lavender, peppermint, red thyme, eucalyptus and cinnamon bark are highly recommended to treat bleeding gums. They are said to reduce gum inflammation and plaque.

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Hannah Hall has graduated Hanoi Medical University – the most famous university in Viet Nam. She worked as a staff nurse in Australia and Denmark where her main responsibility was patient nutrition manage. Now, she continues to take part in researchs related directly to nutrition and fitness. Also, sharing knowledge and writing are her particular passion. And she is now a major contributor in Authorityremedies.com which provides plenty articles in natural home remedies.

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