6 Ways To Treat Gum Infection

What can be better then having white teeth and pink healthy gums, having the perfect smile that everyone admires... mmm sounds amazing and so far from reality... Stop dreaming you can have it today!

Healthy teeth and gums help people to feel better and have better self esteem, but we can all have it so why don't we just take care of our teeth and gums and worry about other things?

Gum infection is a very common dental problem everyone suffers from at some point in their life. Over the years people get more and more oral infections, after the age of 35 the risk is even greater.

Gum infection is very painful and non attractive disease. If not treated it may result in tooth loss, because the gums and bones surrounding the teeth get destroyed.

What is this infection and how can we avoid it?

An infection is when bacteria or viruses invade and grow within a tissue and usually cause inflammation, which is swelling, redness and blooded gums.

The most common types of gum disease are: Gingivitis and Periodontitis.

To prevent having gum infection we should brush our teeth regularly and clean the teeth at the dentist every 6 month.

If we neglected the teeth and gums and we do suffer from gum infection or other oral disease we can use some medications to relieve the pain and swelling. We can buy the products or make them from our household products. To easily make the home remedies we can use the things we have in our kitchen.

1. Apply Aloe Vera on the infected gums.

2. Mix cinnamon and water and use as a mouth wash.

3. Rinse the mouth with salty water and lemon juice.

4. Wash the mouth often with salvia and chamomile tea.

5. Eat fresh apples daily.

6. Boil some carnations, cool and gurgle

These remedies will sure help your pain but you have to take control and take care of your teeth or you will suffer from more gum infections and may lose a tooth or more. When you feel any pain or see any swelling or redness go to the dentist and check the best treatment for the problem. The sooner you take care of the problem the better you will feel and look.

By Ron Shelf

Natural Remedies for Gum Health

Gum disease and periodontal disease are serious issues especially when it gets to its advanced stages, as it creates inflammation and destruction of the tissues that are responsible for supporting the teeth with the most common symptoms of severe gum disease being pain, infection and loosening of the teeth. If the gum disease is left untreated, it could lead to the loss of the tooth or infections within the tooth and jaw and as gum disease and heart disease, stroke diabetes and even cancer could have related symptoms it makes sense to deal with any potential mouth issues. The effects of the gum disease are long-term and can even spread to different parts of the body through the blood stream.

Dentists are the best people to treat gum disease, but to prevent the problem from happening there are a few things you could do at home, so that the gums are kept healthy and free from infections. Of course these home remedies need to followed along with the general steps of oral hygiene maintenance, but they add more strength to the gums and thus help in longevity of the teeth and gum health.

Healthy Gums can be maintained by many natural ways but if serious problems are seen, it's better to visit the Dentist for the additional treatment and advice.

Maintain Vitamin C Intake

Vitamin C intake is very necessary to maintain the health and integrity of the gums, and there is a strong link between deficiency of Vitamin C and the gum troubles. The recommended amount of Vitamin C for daily intake is 60 mg (which is a maintenance dose for a healthy individual), and this can be increased up to 2000mg for those who are already suffering from gum disease or gum problems. Vitamin C rich foods include citrus fruits, and many fruits and vegetables such as dark leafy greens, broccoli, chili peppers, fresh herbs and strawberries.

When taking vitamin C supplements it is best to take a buffered or ascorbate version rather than ascorbic acid as the high acid content can erode your enamel and cause acid stress to the body.

Toothpastes with CoEnzyme Q10 or A CoQ10 Supplememt

One of the other proven ways to keep the gums healthy and free from infections is the usage of either a supplement or toothpastes which contain the natural CoEnzyme Q10, which allows damaged or diseased gum tissues repair. CoQ10 like vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. CoQ10 is found in meat and fish, fruit and vegetables and some oils.

Natural Cranberry Juice without sugar

This is an easily available product just make sure to purchase one which doesn't have any added sugar. Cranberry juice works by removing bacteria that adhere to the surface of the teeth or gums, and prevents further bacteria to attach and attack your oral tissues.

Tea tree Oil

This is a gel rather than oil, which is available directly in the form of tubes at stores and pharmacies and this is one of the proven ways to reduce the symptoms of gum disease. There have been several tests done with patients with gingivitis/periodontitis who used this gel while toothbrushing, after a number of days people reported that the bleeding of gums while brushing the teeth had reduced and that their symptoms of gum disease lessened. Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial and works by reducing the amount of bacteria on the gum surfaces.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the ways to reduce the inflammation and the inflammatory effects caused by the bacteria on the gums. Studies and research suggest that there is a link between low Vitamin D and gingivitis, and it was found that people with higher blood levels of Vitamin D were less likely to have problems like bleeding gums.

Sun light during the early mornings or late afternoon during summer and at noon during winter is one of the sources of Vitamin D, as skin exposure triggers the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin and then the liver.

Lifestyle and overall wellbeing also impact on our oral health so there are other ways to keep the gums healthy and free from infections. One is to keep yourself free from any mental stress and get quality sleep. In times when people are under mental stress the incidence of mouth ulcers and gingival symptoms also increase.

Apart from the above remedies, the maintenance of good oral hygiene through regularly brushing and flossing is a must for healthy gums.

By Dr Rachel Hall

How to Get Rid of Gum Infection

Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue, it is a serious condition that starts as gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. According to the British Dental Health Foundation "19 out of 20 people suffer from gum disease (gingivitis) at some point in their life making it the most common disease in the world

During a typical checkup your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline of all your teeth. If you have some signs of gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you return for future cleanings more often than twice a year. Your dentist may also recommend that you use a toothpaste or mouth rinse that is FDA-approved for fighting gingivitis.

The gum infection treatment for a gum ball, the patient is numbed and the gum boil is cleaned out and drained of pus. An antibiotic chip is placed in the remaining pocket and the patient is given a Tetracycline 500mg prescription to take for a week. This causes swelling and the opposing tooth starts biting down into the swollen gums. In most cases with Pericornitis, the patient is placed on Keflex 500 mg for three to seven days and the wisdom tooth is removed.

Prevent gum disease by flossing between your teeth each day to remove plaque from areas in your mouth that the toothbrush can't reach. To prevent gum disease, avoid smoking and using tobacco, limit sweets and sugary foods to meal times, and drink lots of water to keep yourself well-hydrated. Avoiding frequent intake of acidic black cola type soft drinks will also help to prevent gum disease.

Flossing removes food particles from between and around your teeth, including debris that has gotten wedged into the gum. You may not be able to see these particles, but flossing can expose and get rid of them, reducing gum inflammation and eventual infection. Use an eighteen-inch piece of dental floss, with the ends wrapped around each forefinger and grasped by the thumbs. Push it up and down between teeth, moving along the length of the floss for a clean section each time you clean another tooth.

Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque. Listerine is a good choice and has been approved by the American Dental Association.

Medications may be used with treatment that includes scaling and root planing, but they cannot always take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity of gum disease, the dentist or periodontist may still suggest surgical treatment. Long-term studies will be needed to determine whether using medications reduces the need for surgery and whether they are effective over a long period of time.

Osseous (bone) surgery sometimes accompanies flap surgery. In osseous surgery, some of the bone around the tooth is reshaped. In certain cases, a bone area may be employed to replace lost bone. Splints or other appliances may be used to stabilize loose teeth temporarily and may be necessary after completion of periodontal therapy as well.

Chlorhexidine is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash. You should rinse your mouth well with water between brushing your teeth and using chlorhexidine. This is because some ingredients in toothpaste can inactivate chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine may also stain teeth brown when used regularly.

By  Corwin Brown