Gingivitis Treatment Options

When you suspect you have gingivitis or have been diagnosed as having it by a dentist, don’t worry. You have several different options when it comes to treatment. Treatment should always be discussed with your dentist first, but there are choices you can make as to what you want to do to treat your gingivitis. Treatment options may include a combination of home remedies, commercial treatments and a change in your own lifestyle.

Home Remedies
Home remedies are only one method to use in addition to what your dentist prescribes for you to do. Home remedies are not proven to cure or reverse any type of gingivitis. However, some of the home remedies have been shown to have positive results with dental health when used in according to other methods.

Using a baking soda toothpaste can help whiten the teeth as well as remove bacteria from your mouth. The fizzing of the baking soda works in the crevices of the teeth and between the gum and tooth to bring out the germs. Brush daily and rinse when done.

Another home remedy is to increase your intake of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a natural element that builds the tissue in the gums and makes them stronger. Adding vitamin C to your diet can be something as simple as drinking orange juice every morning at breakfast.

The last home remedy you can try is to add peppermint oil to your toothpaste mixture. Peppermint oil is extract from the peppermint leaves of the plant. It is said to have positive benefits when used on gum tissue, such as reduce swelling and redness. Use caution if you do buy the oil because it is highly concentrated and can burn if used in too large of a quantity.

OraMD
OraMD is a product that has special ingredients to help keep gingivitis from spreading. The OraMD is a toothpaste that should be used after each meal. There is also a mouth wash to mix up and use in between meals, to keep the bacteria from developing in your mouth.

Change in Lifestyle
One option to treat gingivitis is so simple, you might not have even thought about it. Switching to a healthier diet, which includes vegetables and whole grains, will also help your gums. The foods that are lower in sugar won’t develop the bacteria causing plaque in your mouth. No bacteria buildup means no plaque and no plaque means no gingivitis can develop.