How to cure inflammation of the gums: the causes and symptoms of the disease, treatment at home

Gum disease is a fairly common disease that occurs in both adults and children.Today, many complain of increased sensitivity and bleeding gums.When the gums become inflamed and bleed, the mood falls "below the skirting."And there is because of what.Not only that a smile with inflamed gums looks, to put it mildly, unattractive.So, also painful sensations, and a smell from a mouth.And a toothache can happen.Why should there be a good mood?And as you will think, that the inflammation of gums can lead to loss of a teeth, and absolutely melancholy overcomes.

If you feel that there is gum decay, pain, blood, soreness when receiving hard, hot or cold food, and sometimes suppuration at the base of the teeth or their reeling is a sign of one of the inflammatory diseases of the oralCavity.

Gingivitis - The initial stage of the inflammation is the surface of the mucous gingival papillae between the teeth or the gum edge of the tooth.It manifests itself in the form of increased sensitivity, the appearance of pain, redness, swelling and bleeding gums, sometimes pain is given to the temple or ear.

The cause may be damage to the mucosa during eating, brushing teeth, injuring the installation of seals, dentures, crowns or braces.It can occur in those with an incorrect bite or short bridle of the lip.

Gingivitis is a fairly common disease, the treatment of which must be taken seriously.If you do not treat gingivitis, he can go into a more serious periodontal disease.

Gingivitis can occur as an accompanying underlying disease, which should be treated first.

There is also gingivitis of pregnant , which can be accompanied by swelling of the gums, bleeding, the appearance of pus and the smell from the mouth.There may be painful sores and a fever.

Gingivitis in children occurs if the rules of oral hygiene are not observed or mucous membranes are injured in the oral cavity, resulting in it getting germs that cause inflammation.The reason may also be deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body and with teething.Treat children's gingivitis as well as in adults, but in more gentle ways.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is commonly considered by the triggered gingivitis .It is accompanied by the mobility of the teeth, there are periodontal pockets with outflowing pus, the bone around the teeth atrophies, periodontitis penetrates the bone, and the roots are denuded.If you do not make timely treatment, your teeth will fall out with time.

In these diseases, gingival inflammation occurs in the region of either single or all teeth.

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease occurs as a result of the minor or uneven load on the teeth.It is accompanied by a small bleeding, usually without pain, and a small amount of tartar.Develops slowly, but in the absence of treatment leads to periodontitis.It is most common in the elderly.

With periodontal disease it is recommended to perform gum massage and include nuts, vegetables and fruits in food to increase the load on the chewing apparatus.

Bleeding gums is not an independent disease.Most often observed when cleaning teeth as one of the symptoms of gingivitis or periodontitis.

If the gingiva is swollen with periodontitis, which causes infection in the canals of the tooth, inflammation of the gums is useless. must be sealed with root canals .

In the case of gum injuries as a result of improper, injuring installation of seals, crowns, dentures or braces, you should first contact the dentist to eliminate the cause.Without this, gum treatment will not be effective.

Causes of gingival inflammation

Usually is distinguished between internal and external causes of of gingival inflammation.To external reasons, the result of the exposure is:

• poor oral hygiene or complete absence of it or improper care for it;
• the presence of tartar;
• incorrect installation of seals, dental crowns, denture braces;
• incorrect bite;
• smoking.

Internal causes are:

• diseases of internal systems and organs( GIT, cardiac, hematologic, diabetes, etc.);
• immunodeficiency;
• lack of vitamins in the body;
• taken medications;
• genetic problems;
• sometimes pregnancy.

That is, most often gingival inflammation of is associated with infection of the teeth with or other pathology of the human body.It can lead to serious complications and disorders in the body.

Treatment options at home

Gum disease can be treated using a variety of methods.In any case, in order not to damage health and prevent the development of more serious diseases, before starting treatment, you need to contact the dentist to determine the diagnosis.

In serious cases, the doctor will prescribe a treatment, in combination with which additional home remedies will provide a good effect.

In more simple cases, it is sufficient to use at home the means that provide anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-edema and analgesic effects.

Speaking about the methods of treatment of gums at home, the medicinal products are distinguished pharmacies( medicamentous) and folk .

Pharmacy products

Pharmacy products include rinses, sprays, applications, toothpastes and gels.All pharmacy products are supplied with instructions for use, which must be observed and follow the recipe of reception in order to obtain the desired result.

Modern pharmacology has created on the basis of medicinal natural remedies and medicinal plants natural safe and effective preparations .

With bleeding and inflammation of the gums, various drugs are used that stop inflammation, anesthetize, eliminate bleeding, itching and burning, remove the edema and disinfect the mucous from microorganisms and bacteria.

Antiseptic rinses include:

1. Listerine( 2 times a day for 30 seconds) is one of the most effective rinses.
2. Stomatophyte( 3-4 times a day for 10-15 days).
3. Furacilin( 2-3 times a day).
4. Chlorhexidine( 0.2% spray for periodontal disease and 0.05% for pediatric gingivitis - after each meal until recovery).
5. Miramistin( 3-4 times a day).
6. Chlorophyllipt( 3 times a day with diluted solution).
7. Rotokan( until elimination of inflammation).
8. Hydrogen peroxide( solution of 1 tbsp in 100 ml of water 2 times a day).
9. Malawit( 10 drops / glass of rinse water for 1 week every day).
10. "Forest Balsam"( after each meal until the symptoms disappear).

The effect of rinsing can be enhanced by using in parallel compresses and applications with medicinal pastes, gels and ointments.

The therapeutic gels and ointments form a protective film on the mucous membrane.They are applied to the gum several times a day, after rinsing.The most effective means:

• Paradontocytum, which includes mint, cloves, sage and oregano( a series of solutions for rinsing or spraying, toothpaste and gel).
• Gargagel with hyaluronic acid for tissue regeneration.The healing of tissues occurs faster twice, the inflammation decreases, and the blood supply of tissues improves.
• Stomatophyte A - as an anesthetic for long-term medical treatment.
• Hotisal is an instant gel for rubbing into the gums 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days, lasting several hours.
• Asepta - balm with propolis, providing tissue repair and eliminating bleeding.
• Metrogyl denta paste( applied 2 times a day, cleansing the mouth).
• Solcoseryl - gel or ointment( applied 2-3 times a day) for prompt recovery of mucous and anesthetics.
• Dental( applied massaging, 3-4 times a day).Relieves pain and heals.

Special toothpastes have also proven effective in the treatment and prevention of bleeding and inflammation of the gums.In their composition, herbal extracts and anti-inflammatory ingredients.In case of inflammation, gums are recommended to use toothpastes:

• "Parodontax";
• "Lakalut"( the series also includes rinsing);
• "President";
• "Mexidol dent fito";Toothpaste with tea tree oil.
• .

Medical toothpastes are not recommended for use for longer than one month, after which it should be taken a break.

Folk remedies for the treatment of

To get a really positive healing effect and the disease has not progressed, before deciding what to treat gum disease at home, it is recommended to consult a specialist not only for diagnosing, but also if necessary,Do a cleaning, remove the tartar and get the main purpose.

As a rule, the use of folk remedies has many centuries of experience.Medicinal plants, both in pure form and in combination with other plants, are increasingly used for the prevention and treatment of diseases of different etymologies.An important advantage of medicinal plants is their small toxicity and the absence of side effects in most cases.

As a rule, you will need to prepare infusion, decoction or spirit tincture based on medicinal plants for rinsing the mouth, preparing compresses or medical applications.

Medicinal herbs possess antibacterial( calendula, chamomile), anti-inflammatory and anesthetic( sage, yarrow), astringent and firming( oak bark, St. John's wort) properties.

With simple inflammation, it can be enough to rinse with a decoction or infusion.But herbal infusions are not stored for long, they should be cooked daily.The most are effective and safe sage, bloodlet, yarrow, chamomile, aire, oak bark, sorrel, St. John's wort, lime blossom, calendula, eucalyptus and many others.

Below are some of the simplest recipes for gum treatment by home remedies.

1. Aloe.Aloe leaf is well washed, prickly prickles, cut lengthwise and apply 5-7 times / day on the gums.
2. Sea salt.Dissolve 1 tbsp.L.In a glass of water and periodically rinse your mouth.
3. Oak bark.Two st.L.Bark oak boil for 10 minutes.In 0.5 liters of water, infuse for 10 minutes.Under the lid, strain, cool and rinse your mouth 2-3 times a day for 0, 5 cups of broth.Long use is not recommended, since teeth begin to darken.
4. Hydrogen peroxide 6%.In 1 glass of boiled water dilute 1 tbsp.L.6% hydrogen peroxide and rinse mouth for 5 days several times during the day.
5. Calendula.One spoon of calendula flowers should be infused in 200 ml of boiling water for 30 minutes.And rinse your mouth.
6. Chamomile.Two spoons of flowers to brew in 1 tbsp.Boiling water, insist 30 minutes.And rinse your mouth.
7. Sage.One spoonful of flowers pour 1 tbsp.Boiling water, cool and rinse your mouth after eating.
8. St. John's Wort.One spoonful of St. John's wort infusion in 1 tbsp.Boiling water for 30-40 minutes or dilute the alcohol in the water and rinse your mouth.
9. Yarrow.Boil 15 minutes 2 spoons of flowers in 0.5 liters of water, drain the broth and make baths in the mouth during the day.
10. Plantain.In summer, after washing the leaves well, you can chew them, rub them with gum juice or rinse your mouth with infusion.Bleeding the gum is stopped after 3 days, and their condition improves.In winter, prepare an infusion of dry rinse leaves.

First aid for gingival inflammation

In case of severe pain, to treat gums at home before visiting a doctor, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with solutions:

• Manganese;
• drinking soda;
• of chlorhexidine;
• of furacilin.

Or use ointments that will reduce bleeding gums, have antiseptic effects and reduce pain.

The main thing is not to resort to radical methods of self-medication, as this can lead to more serious consequences.In order to stop the spread of inflammation, it is best to use various infusions of , which have an antimicrobial effect.In a pharmacy without a prescription, high-performance products such as Stomatidin, Mevalex and Givalex are sold.Use them according to the recommendation enclosed in the package.