5 Herbal Remedies For Gum Infection

Gum infection is one of those seemingly innocuous diseases that may rob you of your smile if not intervened early. You may lose your teeth, if you ignore the problem. So many adults and even children in this part of the world are suffering from some degree of gum infection. It leads to inflammation of the gum, which if not treated in time may lead to some other disease. With long term exposure to the bacteria responsible for infection the soft tissue holding the teeth will become loose and that will make your teeth to fall off.

Gum infection is caused by bacteria. These bacteria stick on your teeth in the form of plaque. This results in swollen, red gums with bleeding. People will shirk away from you due to bad breath. You should brush well enough so that the plaque is not allowed to deposit. If that is not done the plaque will harden over time and will become harder to remove.

If you have been living with dental plaque for a long time, and the doctor has diagnosed you with gum infection then you need to undergo treatment. The bacteria need to be cleansed along with the hard plaque. But that does not mean you must visit a doctor.  There are herbal remedies for gum infection which are quite efficacious in comparison to traditional treatment. Let us explore some herbal alternatives for treating gum infection.

Herbal Remedies For Gum Infection

Clove

Clove oil has been used for centuries to treat teeth and gum problems. The essential oils in clove are antibiotic and anti-inflammatory in nature.

It is also analgesic in nature. Rubbing some clove oil on the gum and teeth can solve much of your problems regarding gum infection. You can also keep a few cloves in mouth so that the vapors of essential oils are retained in mouth and can act on the diseased gum.

Echinacea And Goldenseal

These two herbs are sometimes used together. This is because together they form a potent anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and analgesic mixture. Whereas goldenseal is a very strong antibiotic herb, Echinacea has very strong anti-inflammatory properties.

So a combination of these two herbs will fight your gum infection quite effectively and save you from the disgrace of losing your teeth. Extracts of both herbs are available in the pharmacy stores. Mix equal proportions of both extracts and rinse your mouth with these. You will feel relieved.

Strawberry

Strawberry is high in vitamin C which can fight gum infection and also boost immune power. Combine it with some lemon juice which is another source of vitamin C.

The combination along with clove and other remedies can really work wonders for your teeth.  You can just enjoy a strawberry followed by a lemon and it will work.

Pomegranate

This fruit is full of nutritional values and vitamin C. This is a good antibiotic too. You can use pomegranate juice to heal your teeth and fight gum infection. It also prevents tooth decay.

Mix pomegranate powder with some pepper, make a paste with honey and rub it on the gum so as to cover the problem areas well. With regular use gum infection will be gone within a few days.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon oil has been found to be quite effective in treating gum infection. It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. Apply cinnamon oil daily on the gum.