Five Home Remedies for Gum Disease

Swollen red gums is a sign of periodontal disease. After setting an appointment with your dentist and waiting for the red letter day, here are gum disease treatment at home that you can try.

Reduce Stress.  There is a connection with your stress levels and gum health. If you are under stress, your immune system weakens making it hard to fight off bacteria. What more, research suggests that worrying about your finances can make you more vulnerable to gum disease.

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Sea Salt Solution.  A pinch or two of salt in your cup of warm water is good for your gum infection.  Salt water helps lessen swollen gums. Gargle the solution in your mouth for thirty seconds, and then spit out.  Repeat for several times.

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Sweet for you. Honey is an antibacterial agent that will work for your gum infection. Rub the honey in the infected area. Make sure that you only place it on you gums and not on your teeth.

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Garlic for your gums. Garlic is not only a vampire repeller, it is also a pain killer. Crush a few cloves of garlic, add a pinch of salt and rub into the infected area, and make presto treatment for gum disease.

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Tea adds glee. After sipping on your afternoon tea, use the teabags for your gums.  Tea is a gum disease cure as it contains tannic acid, which is set to ease gum infection.

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