Gingivitis: The Silent Killer

Gingivitis is a very common dental problem. In fact, gingivitis affects about 90% of all adults at one time or another. Gingivitis can cause bad breath, bleeding gums and mouth pain, and if left unchecked can eventually lead to serious periodontal disease. Once gingivitis has led to periodontal disease, victims are at risk of tooth loss and even heart disease.

Gingivitis, quite simply, is a non-serious form of gum disease. It is mild, or non-serious in its early stages but can lead to more serious periodontal disease. Gingivitis has been known to cause swelling of the gums, but in many cases it is so mild that Gingivitis can be totally unperceived by you.

Causes of Gingivitis

1.    Poor tooth alignment

2.    Heavy plaque deposits

3.    Blood disorders

4.    Drug reactions

5.    Vitamin deficiencies

6.    Hormonal changes, especially those caused by pregnancy, puberty and menopause

7.    Bad oral habits, especially smoking

8.    Certain medications that reduce the saliva in the mouth

Symptoms of Gingivitis

1.    Swollen and tender gums

2.    Blood on toothbrush while brushing

3.    Pus around teeth

4.    Gum redness

5.    Visible tartar deposits

6.    Bad taste in mouth

Home Remedies for Gingivitis

1.    Try a gum message. Grip your gums between your thumb and index finger (index on the outside) and rub. This will increase healthy blood circulation to your gums.

2.    Stock up on vitamin C. Vitamin C won’t cure gingivitis, but it can help check bleeding gums.

3.    Scrape your tongue using a toothbrush. Remove the bacteria and toxins hiding there. Scrape from back to front 5/6 times.

4.    Brush your gums with aloe gel. It’s a healing agent and it will reduce some of the plaque in your mouth.

5.    Try the baking soda and water solution. Take plain baking soda, mix it with a little bit of water, and apply it with your fingers along the gum-line in a small section of your mouth. Then brush. You’ll clean, polish, neutralize acidic bacterial wastes, and deodorize, all in one swoop.

6.    With a pinch of salt soaked in a glass of lukewarm water, create a homemade saline solution. Use this to rinse in the morning and in the evening. This will help increase circulation in your gums and reduce the swelling.

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