Gum disease and periodontal disease are serious issues especially
when it gets to its advanced stages, as it creates inflammation and
destruction of the tissues that are responsible for supporting the teeth
with the most common symptoms of severe gum disease being pain,
infection and loosening of the teeth. If the gum disease is left
untreated, it could lead to the loss of the tooth or infections within
the tooth and jaw and as gum disease and heart disease, stroke diabetes
and even cancer could have related symptoms it makes sense to deal with
any potential mouth issues. The effects of the gum disease are long-term
and can even spread to different parts of the body through the blood
stream.
Dentists are the best people to treat gum disease, but to
prevent the problem from happening there are a few things you could do
at home, so that the gums are kept healthy and free from infections. Of
course these home remedies need to followed along with the general steps
of oral hygiene maintenance, but they add more strength to the gums and
thus help in longevity of the teeth and gum health.
Healthy Gums
can be maintained by many natural ways but if serious problems are seen,
it's better to visit the Dentist for the additional treatment and
advice.
Maintain Vitamin C Intake
Vitamin C
intake is very necessary to maintain the health and integrity of the
gums, and there is a strong link between deficiency of Vitamin C and the
gum troubles. The recommended amount of Vitamin C for daily intake is
60 mg (which is a maintenance dose for a healthy individual), and this
can be increased up to 2000mg for those who are already suffering from
gum disease or gum problems. Vitamin C rich foods include citrus fruits,
and many fruits and vegetables such as dark leafy greens, broccoli,
chili peppers, fresh herbs and strawberries.
When taking vitamin C
supplements it is best to take a buffered or ascorbate version rather
than ascorbic acid as the high acid content can erode your enamel and
cause acid stress to the body.
Toothpastes with CoEnzyme Q10 or A CoQ10 Supplememt
One
of the other proven ways to keep the gums healthy and free from
infections is the usage of either a supplement or toothpastes which
contain the natural CoEnzyme Q10, which allows damaged or diseased gum
tissues repair. CoQ10 like vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory. CoQ10 is found in meat and fish, fruit and vegetables
and some oils.
Natural Cranberry Juice without sugar
This
is an easily available product just make sure to purchase one which
doesn't have any added sugar. Cranberry juice works by removing bacteria
that adhere to the surface of the teeth or gums, and prevents further
bacteria to attach and attack your oral tissues.
Tea tree Oil
This
is a gel rather than oil, which is available directly in the form of
tubes at stores and pharmacies and this is one of the proven ways to
reduce the symptoms of gum disease. There have been several tests done
with patients with gingivitis/periodontitis who used this gel while
toothbrushing, after a number of days people reported that the bleeding
of gums while brushing the teeth had reduced and that their symptoms of
gum disease lessened. Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial and works
by reducing the amount of bacteria on the gum surfaces.
Vitamin D
Vitamin
D is one of the ways to reduce the inflammation and the inflammatory
effects caused by the bacteria on the gums. Studies and research suggest
that there is a link between low Vitamin D and gingivitis, and it was
found that people with higher blood levels of Vitamin D were less likely
to have problems like bleeding gums.
Sun light during the early
mornings or late afternoon during summer and at noon during winter is
one of the sources of Vitamin D, as skin exposure triggers the synthesis
of Vitamin D in the skin and then the liver.
Lifestyle and
overall wellbeing also impact on our oral health so there are other ways
to keep the gums healthy and free from infections. One is to keep
yourself free from any mental stress and get quality sleep. In times
when people are under mental stress the incidence of mouth ulcers and
gingival symptoms also increase.
Apart from the above remedies,
the maintenance of good oral hygiene through regularly brushing and
flossing is a must for healthy gums.
