How do you think that even more beautiful pretty face of a woman? Skillful make-up? Of course. Correct hair style? Of course. Elegant earrings in small ears? And it is right. But even more a woman's face is decorated with a radiant, open smile. Without it, and makeup, and hair, and jewelry seem less elegant and bright, is not it? But how often are we embarrassed to smile, and the reason is that our teeth are sick. Let's talk today about how to treat bleeding gums, and why it arises, and how not to admit it.
What causes bleeding gums?
So, in order to understand how to treat bleeding gums, you must first understand the causes of its occurrence. According to dentists, this problem is not an independent disease, but a symptom of such diseases as gingivitis and periodontitis. With the chronic and neglected form of these ailments, soreness, inflammation and bleeding gums can torment a person even in a dream.
Also, this problem is often observed in the inhabitants of the Far North due to the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet, in people suffering from disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, blood, liver and pancreas, diabetes and various infections. And, finally, the causes of bleeding gums and even loss of teeth can be improperly placed seals, the presence of tartar and local infections and violation of the rules of oral hygiene.
How to treat bleeding gums?
Since getting rid of bleeding gums with one expectation that the problem will be resolved by itself, it is impossible, the best option is to immediately go to the dentist. He will identify the true cause of the disease and pick up competent treatment. And after the end of the acute period will remove the accumulated dental stones and correct the defective seals.
In support of medical treatment can be used and recipes of traditional medicine. For example, various rinses, applications and a massage of gums with salt. Below are the most popular remedies for bleeding gums from a grandmother's trunk.
Folk remedies for bleeding gums
To strengthen the gums and stop their inflammation and bleeding can decoctions or the juices of many plants:
- Decoction of the bark of oak. Take 1 tablespoon of dry pharmacy oak bark and fill it with one glass of steep boiling water. Then let the broth pour for another 7-10 minutes and remove from heat. Wrap and let it brew for another 40 minutes, and then strain and rinse your mouth after each meal. To decoction of oak, you can add flowers of chamomile, calendula or grass of the string. These plants have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and soothing effects. Each time to an oak bark it is possible to add one of the specified grasses by turns in a parity (ratio) one to one.
- Infusion of medicinal sage. Take 1 tablespoon of a dry plant and fill it with 0.5 liters of boiling water. Insist, wrapped, 30 minutes, and then cool to a comfortable temperature and rinse your mouth in the morning and evening.
- Gum massage with salt. Do it before bedtime every day. It is shown already when the acute condition is behind,
and there is a recovery, and with the goal of preventing dental diseases. On a damp toothbrush, apply a pinch of salt and grind the gums gently for 5-10 minutes. After this, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm boiled water or a decoction of one of the above described herbs.
And more - never forget about personal oral hygiene, in time treat carious teeth and get rid of tooth stones, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits in the summer, do not neglect the vitamin complexes from the pharmacy in the winter.
Now you know what to do with bleeding gums, take care of yourself and be well.