Using Home Remedies to Treat Gingivitis

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Step 1
Take a pinch of salt and add it to a glass of lukewarm water to make a homemade saline solution. Rinse your mouth with this solution once in the morning and once in the evening to increase blood circulation and ease the swelling of the gums.

Step 2
Choose either canola oil, sunflower oil, or sesame oil and combine one ounce of your chosen oil with 10 drops or tea tree oil, 6 drops of myrrh oil, 3 drops of lemon oil, and 1 drop of peppermint oil. Blend these oils together well and massage into your gums after brushing your teeth. You can also use this oil mixture as a mouthwash after massaging into your gums. Be careful not to swallow.

Step 3
Combine oils in step two with your choice of either 1 drop of myrrh oil and 1 drop of peppermint oil or 2 drops of clove oil and 1 drop of thyme oil with 1 cup of boiling water to make a refreshing mouthwash. This oil mouthwash will soothe your gums and reduce inflammation of your gums from the gingivitis.

Step 4
Rub your gums with sesame or coconut oil or drink diluted lemon juice to soothe bleeding and receding gums caused by gingivitis. Also by eating raw apples, pears and melons you can soothe bleeding and receding gums caused by gingivitis.

Step 5
Prepare strong chamomile tea or look for chamomile in toothpaste. If drinking chamomile in tea form, drink a cup in between meals or use it as a mouthwash. Chamomile can reduce inflammation and bacteria caused by gingivitis.

Step 6
Alternate and apply hot and cold compresses to your face to reduce inflammation of the gums caused by gingivitis. Do this several times a day for the best results.