June 20th, 2011 by admin

According to a recent research, approximately 48 percent of the adults aged 35 to 44 are affected by a disease called gingivitis.  Such an alarming statistic signifies that this disease is something that we should all take seriously.  For those who are unfamiliar, gingivitis primarily refers to the inflammation of the gums.  This particular inflammation is caused by the accumulation of harmful bacteria inside our oral cavity.  If neglected, gingivitis may lead to other dental problems such as tooth loss and ulcerative gingivitis.  There are a lot of ways to cure and even prevent this disease from attacking us.  However, some people also prefer the natural remedy for gingivitis.  This article will list down some natural methods that you can try on.

The first natural gingivitis cure that you could use would be sage.  The sage that you can buy in the supermarket contains powerful antiseptic and inflammatory properties that can be very effective against gingivitis.  It is also to be an effective astringent which could help tighten your gums.  What you can do is to look for dental products like toothpastes which contain sage.  If not, you can also create a sage-based mouthwash.   To do this, pour a cup of boiling water on a 1tbsp dried sage leaves.  Leave the mixture for about 15 minutes.  After that, sift the mixture using a strainer then add 2tsp sea salt.  Place in a covered container and refrigerate.  Use this solution after you brush your teeth.

Tea tree oil has also been proven to be a very effective antibacterial and antiseptic substance.  A research way back in 2004 has also proven that tea tree oil is one of the most effective treatments for gingivitis.  This study has proven that gels with tea tree oil, when applied to the gums of patients with gingivitis, have helped in decreasing the inflammation of the gums and has also contributed in the betterment of the person’s dental health.  There are a lot of dental health products which contain tea tree oil extracts that you can buy or you can buy the extract itself and simply add a drop to your toothbrush before you brush your teeth with regular toothpaste.

You could also use products that contain grapefruit seed extract (GSE).  This particular organic substance is also known for being an effective antibiotic.  You can add a pinch of the GSE to your toothpaste and let it do the job for you.  It is recommended to practice this at least twice a day.  You can also try other products that contain marigold, white oak bark powder, peppermint and cranberry.

Gingivitis is a disease that you should not take for granted.  There will be a lot of regrets on your part if you chose to neglect this disease as it may lead to far worse conditions that can be out of your control.  Consult your dentists about the natural remedies that you plan to use and for sure, gingivitis won’t be able to bother you.