Gums inflamed: what to do at home?

An inflammation of the gums is called a serious condition,which occurs in people of different ages. In this case, there is a strong sensitivity, bleeding and other unpleasant symptoms. Traditional and folk remedies are used if the gums are inflamed. What to do in this case, is told in the article.

Symptoms

Inflammation of the gums is very simple to determine by the characteristic symptoms. Usually manifested by such signs:

• redness;
• bleeding that occurs while brushing teeth or eating solid foods;
• swelling in the site of inflammation;
• increased sensitivity of teeth, gums;
• bad breath;
• loosening of teeth and their loss, if there is no timely treatment.

If any evidence is found, measures must be taken. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using home therapies.

Causes

Why does gingivitis occur? The causes are external and internal. To external carry:

• poor-quality care of the mouth;
• inappropriate installation of crowns or seals;
• presence of tartar;
• smoking.

There are internal causes of this condition:

• deterioration of the body's protective functions;
• genetic ailments;
• lack of vitamins and minerals;
• taking medicines;
• dysfunction of digestion.

But usually inflammation occurs due to infection of the teeth and other diseases of the oral cavity. Usually, this pathology occurs in pregnant women, young children, as well as in people living in northern regions.

Self-treatment

If the gums are inflamed, what should I do?At home, you should rinse your mouth regularly with various herbal decoctions. Compresses, ointments with natural components can also be used. In addition to pharmacy products, treatment is performed with medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients.

The frequency of the use of funds depends on the qualitytreatment. It is advisable to carry out treatment in the morning and at bedtime, one hour before meals or immediately after it. Additional procedures are required when there is pain and other unpleasant sensations.

Pharmacy products

If the gums are inflamed and hurt, what should I do?This will help pharmacy. But before using them, you should consult a specialist, and also carefully read the instructions. Treatment is performed using:

• solution of "Maraslavin";
• Spray of "Parodontocida";
• gel "Holisala";
• solution of "Poliminerol".

Using these means reducesmanifestation of inflammation of the gums, but can not replace the dentist's room. Only a specialist can prescribe effective remedies if the gums are inflamed. What to do with it? Other effective means can help.

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Many people are treated independently if the gum has inflamed. What to do at home? The following recipes are effective:

1. Calendula (10 g) is necessary, which must be filled with hot water (200 ml). Let the solution last for about an hour. It is used several times a day.
2. It will take an aloe leaf, from which the spines are removed, cut. Then it should be applied to the inflamed area with the inside. The compress is left for 10-15 minutes.
3. You need chamomile (20 g), which is poured with boiling water (1 cup). The solution is used to rinse the mouth.
4. It is necessary to prepare the bark of oak (2 tbsp.), which is filled with water (500 ml) and boiled for 15 minutes. In 50 ml of broth, you must add warm water (1/2 cup). Ready mix can be used 3 times a day. Do not use it for a long time to prevent darkening of the tooth enamel.
5. Requires sea salt (1 tsp), which is added to water (1 glass). The solution is used for rinsing. The procedures relieve inflammation and improve the condition of the gums.
6. In warm water (1/2 cup) is added hydrogen peroxide (1 tablespoon). Procedures should be performed after meals, in the morning and before bedtime, until unpleasant symptoms disappear.
7. St. John's wort (30 g) is poured with boiling water in small amounts. Grass must be crushed beforehand. Ready gruel is placed in cheesecloth and applied to sore spots of gums.
8. You need to chew fresh leaves of plantain, if the inflammation happens in the summer. In winter, with the use of dry leaves, rinse infusion or mash for compresses is made.

Near the tooth

If the gum is inflamed near the tooth, what should I do? The treatment uses anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, soda, Miramistin or Furacil. Effective and anti-inflammatory decoctions.

When the tooth and gum inflamed, what should I do?With severe pain, analgesic agents are used. But at first it is preferable to remove plaque and stone. What should I do if the gum is inflamed near the tooth in difficult cases? Then it is desirable to take antibiotics, but only after consulting a doctor.

Under the denture

If the gingiva was inflamed, what should I do?In this case, you need to see a doctor for correction or correction. Sometimes it is necessary to treat a chronic infection, but only after consulting a specialist.

After that, you can perform mouth rinses using pharmacy products or herbal decoctions based on natural herbs. Gels are also helpful, which not only eliminate inflammation, but also relieve pain.

After tooth extraction

If the gums are inflamed after tooth extraction, what should I do? In the treatment and prevention of funds used to inhibit the activity of microorganisms in the oral cavity. For this, Metrogil Denta is used.

After tooth extraction, do not heatinflamed patch. Rinse your mouth need only a little dark herbal decoctions. Heat in this situation only increases inflammation. In the first days after removing the rinse it should be replaced with a bath for the oral cavity.

In pregnancy

If during pregnancy gum is inflamed, thatdo? During this period, this phenomenon happens often. This leads to a shortage of nutritional components and vitamins, as well as a strong load on the body.

The course of treatment includes qualitative hygieneoral cavity, removal of tartar and the use of safe anti-inflammatory drugs. It is necessary to use rinsing agents and gels. It is better not to use antibiotics.

First aid

If the gums are very inflamed, what should I do? In the presence of pain and bleeding, you should see a doctor. But there are effective means for first aid. You can use:

• soda;
• manganese;
• furacilin;
• alcoholic calendula infusion;
• chlorhexidine.

To eliminate pain, special ointments are usedand gels. They have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In the pharmacy you can buy Mevalex or Stomatidin. But you should only treat yourself before visiting a doctor.

Toothpastes

Treatment of inflammation of the gums can not be done withoutspecial toothpastes that still have a hygienic and curative effect. With them, a qualitative cleaning of the oral cavity, the destruction of bacteria, strengthening of the gums.

Dentists advise not to use medicalpaste on an ongoing basis. The course of treatment should not be longer than 1 month, after which you need to take a break. Pharmaceutical products contain active ingredients, herbal extracts, antiseptics and anti-inflammatory substances. The most popular are the following pastes:

1. «Parodontax».The paste consists of fluoride, mineral salts, active ingredients and herbal components. Cleaning protects against gum bleeding, stops inflammation. The remedy can be used every day by children and adults from 12 years.
2. Lakalyut.The paste has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect. With her strengthened tooth enamel, gum, removed plaque. It can be used in the treatment and prevention of oral diseases. It is advisable to use the therapeutic course for 30 days, and then take a break in 2-3 months.
3. "The president".Toothpaste is created on an emulsion basis, it is effective in treating inflammation of the gums. It also has an anti-caries, anti-inflammatory effect. It is enriched with propolis, hexethidine. Procedures can be performed every day in the morning and in the evening.

Massage

Massage with gum diseases is carried out without pastes.To do this, you need a brush with soft bristles or wadded disks, which are moistened with decoctions of plants. The procedure is effective in pregnancy due to safety.

Perform massage should be from the central incisors towisdom teeth. Movements should be smooth. Massage is an effective method of preventing gum disease. Perform sessions in the morning and evening for 5 minutes. After this, you should rinse your mouth with tincture of ginseng.

Food

Since gingival inflammation often arises from improper nutrition, it is necessary to correct it:

1. To strengthen the mucous and good metabolism in soft tissues, vitamins P and C are needed. Therefore, every day you need to drink carrot juice (1 glass each).
2. It is useful to eat fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits. This will not only saturate the body with vitamins and microelements, but will also strengthen the gums.
3. You can prevent inflammation with products such as wasabi, ginger, sea salt and sesame. They should be periodically included in food, and then the bleeding gums will be avoided.
4. The organism needs phosphorus and vitamins K, B, PP. Therefore, the diet should include legumes, lean meats, grains, nuts and fish.
5. A special role is played by vegetables and fruits.They not only include vitamins, but also have a firm structure. This stimulates the necessary pressure, massages the gums, improves metabolism, which is necessary for the health of teeth and gums.
6. With reduced immunity or during a time when there is not an abundance of fresh vegetables, it is useful to take vitamin-mineral complexes. For gums, "Ascorutin" is useful.

Prevention

To prevent inflammation, it is necessary to follow preventive measures:

1. It is necessary to go to the dentist regularly for medical examinations. This will help to identify and correct problems in a timely manner.
2. It is important to follow the instructions of the dentist regarding the care of the gums. Doctors usually provide recommendations for the prevention of inflammation.
3. It is necessary to constantly observe personal hygiene.
4. Sanitation of foci of infection will allow timely cure of caries and prevent complications.
5. It is necessary to get rid of bad habits.
6. The food should be full and balanced. The diet should include vitamins and minerals, as well as limit the consumption of sugar.
7. To clean normal teeth, you need to choose a brushwith a bristle having medium rigidity. To change it it is necessary in 3 months to not admit congestion of microorganisms. Brushes with natural bristles quickly reproduce microbes. This should be taken into account when the first signs of inflammation occur.
8. Control bleeding will allow rubbing gums with a tampon, treated in icy water.
   

With bleeding should only usesuitable pastes, so as not to aggravate the situation. Cleaning should be done at least 2 times a day, and even better after each meal. The cleaning process lasts 5-7 minutes. This requires not only horizontal brush movements, but also vertical ones, which will remove food particles between the teeth.

If the gum and wisdom tooth are inflamed, what should I do?In this case, you need to contact a specialist. Although relieve the pain for a while, home remedies that are still effective as preventive measures against inflammation will help.