Some Natural Herbal Remedies For Gum Disease

Gum disease is otherwise called periodontal disease. When a person is infected with gum disease it means that his gums and the tissues surrounding it are inflamed. Gum diseases begin when there is plaque on the teeth. Plaque is a white substance that is formed on the teeth when the bacteria, mixes with the starchy food particles, sugar and the saliva. This plaque if not cleaned properly, hardens into tartar, which can be removed only by a dentist, as it is very hard. In due course it leads to gingivitis.

Some of the symptoms of gum disease are

Swollen and/or red gums
Bleeding due to brushing and flossing
Receding gums
Bad breath
Loose teeth or gaps between them

Natural herbal remedies for gum diseases

Eat natural foods free from sugar, as bacteria live on sugar.
Use gum packs that are made from a combination of vitamin e, turmeric, powdered alum, aloe and willow bark, rolled in gauze.
Brush the teeth with salt and powdered alum.
Have a mouth wash everyday with chaparral. This can prevent dental caries.
Massage your gums with a mixture of alum powder, rock salt powder, black pepper powder and turmeric powder.
Gum packs which are made out of rose petals, carob powder and oak leaf are also very effective.
Amla is good as a mouth rinse.
The hawthorn berry and the bilberry fruit help in making the teeth strong.
Licorice acts as an anti cavity agent and reduces plague.
Turmeric root, yellow dock root, cinnamon bark and alfalfa leaf are good for tooth health if taken internally.
Eucalyptus oil acts as a good gum massage.

Of all the natural remedies that are used in oral care, Aloe Vera has its place too. Aloe was generally used for skin related problems but now it is used on gums as it helps reduce inflammation. The gel from the aloe leaf can be directly applied onto the affected gums.

Cloves also play a very important part in dental care. They are naturally anesthetic and hence are good at relieving pain due to sore gums. Echinacea acts as a natural immune booster. It clears the infection caused due to bacteria.

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