Are you above the age of 40? Please be careful because the issue of receding gums might affect you. A common form of gum disease is this receding gums and it takes place when the gums pull away from the teeth’s surface. As a result, the root of the teeth gets exposed.
There are many reasons why this receding gums issue occurs in us and these are improper dental care, hormonal changes, bacterial infections, brushing teeth hard for long time, plaque build up etc.
This receding gum is also known by other name ‘Gingival Recession’. Important information is there are chances that this issue could even occur in teenaged persons or those around the age of 10.
By these remedies we could treat this receding gums issue in us.
Coconut oil pulling :
For maintaining good oral health doing coconut oil pulling is essential. It is worthy to note that the build of harmful bacteria and germs could be prevented by the anti-inflammatory as well as anti-bacterial property of coconut oil pulling. In the first step, coconut oil is taken in the mouth and swished for 15 to 20 minutes. It is allowed to go between the teeth and then spitted out. Finally the teeth are brushed with a mild tooth paste.
Using eucalyptus oil :
The anti-inflammatory property of this oil helps in treating receding gums issue effectively. The growth of new gum tissue would be stimulated. In the first step, a cup of water is taken and to that is added few drops of eucalyptus oil. In the next step, this combo is taken in the mouth and rinsed well.
Intake of green tea :
Intake of green tea could provide us many health benefits is known. What many do not know is the fact that intake of green tea every day for few weeks could improve the health of teeth and gums too.
Using aloe vera gel :
It is said that swollen and sore gums due to gums receding could be treated by aloe vera having anti-inflammatory properties. In step one, gel is removed from the leaves and is applied on the gums every day. It is allowed to stand for 10 minutes and finally washed.