10 Simple And All-Natural Ways To Heal Receding Gums

Aug 24, 2018

Gum recession happens when gums pull back from the teeth and expose the tooth and sometimes even its roots. This creates space for bacteria to flourish. The bone and tissue structure around the tooth can be damaged, and there may eventually be tooth loss. Gum recession may be caused by genetics, brushing teeth too hard, hormones or gum disease. It can also be caused by inadequate dental hygiene and the buildup of tartar on your teeth. However, there are natural remedies for gum recession that can reverse the process.

This can help with any inflammation or pain as well as reducing gum recession. You just need to dissolve a little sea salt in a glass of warm water and swish it around in your mouth for about 15 seconds. You can do this two or three times per day.

Rinsing your mouth with sesame seed oil is another solution. You might have heard this referred to as "oil pulling." Sesame oil is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. You should spend about 15 minutes per day swishing the oil around in your mouth. It should become thinner as you are doing this. Then spit it out, and rinse your mouth with water.

Chamomile also reduces inflammation and is antiseptic as well. A few teaspoons of chamomile tea mix should be added to hot water. The mixture should sit for 10 minutes before you strain it and cool it. You can drink this three times per day.

This is another natural ingredient that acts an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic. Using tea tree oil regularly cuts back on gingivitis and bleeding gums. All you have to do is put a drop or two on your toothpaste twice a day and brush your teeth with it twice a week.

This is another oil that help fight gum disease. Once or twice a week, replace your regular toothpaste with a mixture of equal amounts of baking soda and coconut oil.

While this can be a remedy for painful gums, myrrh also can help with receding gums. You can use a mouthwash daily that is made up of 10 to 12 drops of myrrh in warm water.

Drinking a small amount of cranberry juice each day can reduce oral infections and the incidence of bleeding gums. Low vitamin C intake is linked to periodontal disease. Other good sources of vitamin C are red pepper, broccoli, papaya, strawberries, lemons, grapefruit and oranges.

One cup of green tea a day reduces gum bleeding, makes gums attach better to teeth and decreases the depth of periodontal pockets. With more cups of green tea, results get better.

This is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine. According to the "Journal of Periodontal Implant Science," periodontal outcomes improve in just three weeks after taking Septilin as a dietary supplement. It is good for the immune system and helps with inflammation.

This is almost as good as oil pulling for reduction of plaque and bacteria. You don't have to floss daily, but doing so a few times per week along with regular brushing may help prevent receding gums.

People often do not notice that gum recession is happening because its onset is so gradual. However, it can cause serious teeth and health problems, so the sooner it is caught the better. Have you tried any of the above remedies? Let us know in the comments whether these or other natural solutions worked for you.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!