Did you know that your dental health is directly related to your overall
health? Because our mouths are filled with bacteria, the mouth can act
as an early warning system for poor health. Practicing good oral hygiene
routines like daily brushing, flossing, and oil pulling can help keep
harmful bacteria under control and prevent serious dental problems,
including periodontal disease and receding gums.
Gum recession, or gingival recession, is a gum retraction from the teeth’s crown. It is a progressive condition that can begin as early as in childhood or adolescence and gradually worsen over the years.
Gum recession can cause pockets or gaps to form between the teeth, which makes it a lot easier for bacteria to build up. According to various studies, gum recession can be found in people with both good and poor oral hygiene. But if left untreated, the teeth’s supporting tissue and bone structures can be severely damaged, eventually leading to tooth loss.
Fortunately, there are effective natural treatments for receding gums for those who are experiencing intense anxiety when visiting a dentist.
SESAME SEED OIL
Rinsing your mouth with sesame oil is a simple remedy for reducing inflammation and preventing further harm from this problem. It’s pretty easy – just take a teaspoon of sesame oil and keep in your mouth for 10-15 minutes, then spit out and rinse with cold water. Doing this on a daily base should provide some much-needed relief.
CHAMOMILE TEA
Chamomile tea is an excellent anti – inflammatory remedy that can keep your oral health in check. It’s a powerful antiseptic that prevents the problem from getting worse, and it’s also quite easy to use. Just brew a strong cup of chamomile tea and rinse your mouth with it 2 – 3 times a day.
SEA SALT RINSE
Here’s a simple and super effective method for receding gums. Add a tsp of sea salt in a glass of lukewarm water, and rinse your mouth with it. The salt will help reduce inflammation and prevent bacteria from further damaging your teeth. This is probably the easiest and cheapest way to treat receding gums at home.
TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil is a great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory remedy that can be used against a variety of oral problems including receding gums. To use it, add a couple of drops on your toothbrush and brush your teeth normally. Twice a day of this and your gums should look and feel much better in a few weeks.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is a great remedy for oral problems and works wonders for receding gums. When mixed with baking soda, ti can defeat all bacteria in your mouth and reduce the inflammation in your gums. Just mix 2 tablespoons of both ingredients, then lightly brush your teeth with it. You should expect improvements in about 2-3 weeks.
CRANBERRY JUICE
Cranberries are full of vitamin C and are highly effective for periodontal diseases. According to studies, low vitamin C levels have been linked to periodontal disease, so getting more of this great vitamin makes perfect sense to protect your oral health. Drinking cranberry juice every day will give your body all the vitamin C it needs – if your levels are still too low, add some citrus fruits in your diet.
MYRRH MIX
Myrrh is a long-lost remedy for any oral problem, especially for sore and receding gums. Just put about 10 drops of myrrh oil in a glass of oil, then rinse your mouth with the mixture every morning. You’ll feel much better soon.
SEPTILIN
If you haven’t heard about septilin, don’t worry – most people haven’t. Septilin is a popular Ayurvedic remedy that contributes to a healthy immune system and is especially effective for reducing inflammation. Studies have shown that taking septilin supplements can improve oral health in just a few weeks, which means it’s worth giving a try.
GREEN TEA
Green tea has antibiotic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that can easily reduce the inflammation in your gums. Drink a few cups of green tea every day and you will never have to worry about receding gums. As a nice bonus, you will also improve your overall health.
FLOSSING
Although not an exact natural remedy, flossing is about the best thing you can do to prevent receding gums. You don’t even need to do it every day – floss your teeth before brushing a few times per week and your oral health will be much improved.