When the gums bleed we must pay attention to our oral hygiene, but also to our health in general. Some natural remedies can help us reduce inflammation and combat the acidity that causes this problem.In this article we share some homemade solutions to improve the health of the gums and prevent other more serious disorders such as periodontitis. We will also discover some simple and very effective tips related to eating to prevent dental problems.
Why do my gums bleed?
First of all, to improve the health of our gums and teeth we must always carry out good oral hygiene every day, after every meal. We must also take into account what type of toothpaste we use. However, we can not forget the true cause of why the gums bleed.From the perspective of holistic and natural medicine, the gums bleed due to some type of disorder that affects the intestine. It may not be a serious problem, but there is an imbalance that we should address. It is possible that, in addition, we have other affections due to an excess of acidity and a tendency to inflammation.
Natural medicine
1. Oil wheeled
A natural and homemade treatment that has been carried out since ancient times in India to improve disorders that affect the mouth and the entire digestive tract are swishes or oil rinses on an empty stomach. With this method we contribute to eliminate toxins and bacteria and reduce inflammation and acidification.
How do we do them?
- To make the swish we only have to rinse with coconut, sunflower or sesame oil for 15 minutes before brushing our teeth, always fasting.
- We will pass the oil through our mouth.
- Then we will spit it out and we will brush our teeth well.
- We will do it every day, at least, for a month.
2. Baking soda
We have commented that one of the causes of bleeding gums is the excess acidity of the mouth, which has an intestinal origin. Therefore, to balance the oral pH we can resort to some natural remedy with alkalizing properties.The baking soda is an excellent choice, as long as we use it in very small amounts to not overdo it. Therefore, with the tip of the finger we will take a pinch of bicarbonate and we will put it in the mouth two or three times a day to alkalize the saliva in a smooth and progressive way.
3. Infusion of plantain and sage
For those people who prefer a traditional and simple remedy, we present the rinses with plantain and sage infusion. The combination of these two medicinal plants is very effective when the gums bleed.Sage is antiseptic, while plantain is astringent and healing. In this way, if we rinse three times a day after meals, we will improve the health of the gums and accelerate the healing of any ulceration or inflammation of the mouth.
4. Sea water rinse
A rinse that does not require any type of preparation is seawater. This miraculous liquid, rich in minerals and trace elements, has a great alkalizing, antiseptic and regenerative power. However, we must use clean seawater, which is now marketed in some supermarkets and natural products stores.
- If we choose to collect the water ourselves, we must do it in very clean areas and avoid bathing times.
- We will do it first thing in the morning and for that we will submerge a bottle down to avoid the most superficial layer of water, in which more toxic substances accumulate.
Other tips
For these remedies to be effective we must take into account these final tips:
- Use a natural toothpaste free of sulfates, made with ingredients such as clay, xylitol, charcoal, coconut oil or essential oils.
- Clean the interdental space well with thread or dental floss.
- Take a vitamin C supplement daily.
- Reduce the consumption of refined flours, dairy products and sugars.
- Improve the functioning of our organs, especially the intestine, liver and kidneys.
- Go to our dentist if we detect a deviation of the teeth.
- Fight bruxism if we suffer it.
- Completely eliminate tobacco