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Treatment of periodontal disease at home
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Treatment of periodontal disease at home is quite simple, but requires systematic.
Human teeth are very strong formations of hard tissues that are located in the mouth and serve as a tool for grinding food. In adults, the normal number of teeth is from 28 to 32. Rarely, but still there are also additional teeth in people, the so-called - complementary teeth.
During a person's life, 2 tooth changes - dairy and indigenous - grow. Baby teeth begin to appear in children from 3 months and are replaced by indigenous ones from 6 to 12 years.
The nature of a person’s life, especially nutrition, greatly affects the teeth, destroying them and changing the color of the enamel. Also a considerable influence on the gums, in which the teeth are located. The gums are the mucous membrane that covers the upper and lower jaw and surrounds the necks of the teeth.
Consider the specific disease of the oral cavity, which is called periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is a permanent lesion of the circulatory tissue, which leads to the exposure of the necks of the teeth. Often, as in the daily use of the term, as in medical practice, there is a substitution of the meaning of this concept. Periodontal disease is a disease in which teeth are loosened, gingival pockets appear, and pus-like fluid is secreted from the gums. However, it is not periodontal disease, but periodontitis.
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease, and periodontal disease is most likely a hereditary disease or an organism’s response to endocrine gland disorders and diseases of internal organs.
However, both diseases are dangerous because in the end, without proper treatment, the patient can remain without teeth and with painful sensations in the mouth.
We consider periodontal treatment in the context of periodontitis, since most people do not distinguish between these concepts.
Treatment of periodontal disease
So what should a person with parodontosis (periodontitis) do? This disease is treated at home with the use of medications and alternative medicine.
First of all, it is worth noting that the first step in the treatment of periodontal disease at home should be a daily thorough care of the oral cavity. Teeth should be cleaned at least twice a day for 2-5 minutes, and it is also advisable to use mouth rinses, dental floss and other products on the shelves of pharmacies and specialty stores for oral hygiene.
As advised by candidate of medical sciences Grudyanov A.I., for the most thorough and safe cleansing of the oral cavity, it is necessary to use a toothbrush with a length of no more than 2-2.5 centimeters and a width less than a centimeter, with three rows of medium-hard synthetic bristles, mobile in the head region. The scientist advises also before and after use to wash the brush with hot water and soap to destroy the germs remaining on the brush after brushing your teeth. It is also important to remember how to properly brush your teeth so as not to aggravate the disease - in order to avoid pressing down food debris into the interdental spaces, the upper teeth should be cleaned from top to bottom, and the bottom ones - from bottom to top, then walk in circular and horizontal movements. Do not forget to also clean the back of the tongue, which often collects the majority of bacteria and stores them in the mouth. After cleaning, rinse your mouth with two cups of warm water.
Such hygiene will help to avoid significant layering of tartar, which leads to the appearance of periodontal disease. Dental calculus is dangerous because it contains bacteria that destroy bone tissue.
Also an integral part of the prevention of periodontal disease should be the use of solid fruits and vegetables, with the help of which when biting is a massage of the gums. Regularly monitor your teeth, visit the dentist once or twice a year, if necessary, replace the affected teeth with prostheses to relieve excessive stress on the remaining healthy teeth.
Parodontosis Toothpaste
Repeatedly addressing the issue of oral hygiene, you need to pay special attention to toothpastes for periodontal disease.
Now on the shelves of shops there are all kinds of pastes that supposedly can help to cure, whiten teeth, strengthen the gums and so on. However, do not trust everything that is written on the packaging.
Toothpaste from periodontal disease alone is not able to overcome the disease, however, especially in the first stage of the disease, the paste can help eliminate bad breath, as well as reduce bleeding from the gums.
Toothpaste for periodontal disease, which can really help in the treatment of this disease, should contain natural components in the form of medicinal herbs - chamomile, peppermint, nettle, sage, St. John's wort and others. Ever since time immemorial, these plants are famous for their healing, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory actions. In addition to the natural components, the composition of toothpastes for periodontal disease should include the following medications:
- Potassium tetrapirophosphate, which helps fight tartar;
- Potassium nitrate and sodium citrate, which are necessary to reduce the sensitivity of the teeth;
- Strontium chloride, which also reduces tooth sensitivity.
However, the effect may be subtle and insignificant, if you rely solely on the properties of the paste. For the treatment of periodontal disease at home, you must also use other medical or other drugs.
Treatment of periodontal disease with hydrogen peroxide
People often resort to “grandmother's” recipes in the treatment of diseases that they think can be cured and diagnosed independently. Especially, if a person did not see the desired result due to the use of medications prescribed by qualified medical workers.
So, one of the most effective recipes for the treatment of periodontal disease at home is the use of hydrogen peroxide. With the observance of the elementary rules of caution in such unauthorized treatment, this method of dealing with periodontal disease is very effective and does not cause any side effects or other complications.
There are many ways to treat periodontal disease with hydrogen peroxide - the drug is used both inside, and as a means for rubbing the gums, and as a mouthwash and as an auxiliary substance, which is added to the toothpaste before brushing your teeth.
When hydrogen peroxide enters the blood, the drug breaks down into oxygen and water, which is favorably displayed on the body. Oxygen nourishes the cells and helps stimulate the functioning of various body systems, and water is simply released from the body.
We describe the various ways of using this miracle cure.
Ingestion of hydrogen peroxide
In order to treat periodontal hydrogen peroxide by oral administration, it is necessary to add 1 drop of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to 50 ml of clean drinking water. You must take this mixture an hour before a meal or two hours after a meal, on an empty stomach. At the same time, at first, mild nausea or indigestion may occur, a slight skin rash may occur, which should pass in 2-3 days. If they are observed longer, it is necessary to stop the course of treatment. The usual course of treatment is 10 days, then a break for 3 days, then repeat the course. Safe dosage - no more than 30 drops of hydrogen peroxide per day. Do not take pure hydrogen peroxide in any way!
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Wiping gums with hydrogen peroxide
Gums can be wiped with a cotton swab moistened with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. This procedure strengthens the gums, reduces their bleeding. Garlic can also be used to wipe the gums with hydrogen peroxide - they are very similar in their effects on the body. Garlic and hydrogen peroxide will help improve blood circulation in the gums and neutralize the foci of infections in the mouth.
Mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide
In order to clean the oral cavity, and especially the gums, it is necessary to take 100 ml of water from infections and completely dissolve 2 tablets of hydroperit. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with this solution 3-4 times a day.
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Teeth cleaning with hydrogen peroxide
In order to enhance the effect of the used special paste from periodontal disease, mix the paste with a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Brush your teeth with this mixture up to 4 times a day. It is especially good if your toothbrush is also equipped with special rubber inserts for massaging the gums.
However, you can make your own toothpaste. It is necessary to take half a teaspoon of baking soda, extinguish it with freshly squeezed lemon juice (10 drops), mix well and add 20 drops of hydrogen peroxide. This homemade paste needs to thoroughly brush your teeth and leave it for 10-15 minutes in your mouth. Do not rinse your mouth after brushing. It is also not recommended to eat or drink for 15-20 minutes.
Ointment and gel for periodontal disease
Effective in the fight against periodontal disease are also ointments and gels based on medicinal plants.
One of the most well-known drugs is periodontal disease heparin ointment. It has anti-inflammatory effect and acts with the help of the active substance, heparin, on the exudative inflammatory phase. Heparin also stops gum bleeding. This ointment helps to improve blood circulation in the gums and stops the processes of tissue destruction.
- Gol "Kholisal" - one of the most effective drugs for combating inflammatory processes in the tissues of the gums. In addition, the gel from parodontosis "Holisal" destroys germs, reduces swelling of the gums, removes bleeding and anesthetizes the affected areas of the oral cavity.
- Gel "Metrogil Dent" - a drug based on the antibiotic Metronidazole and antiseptic Chlohexidine, which acts only on the surface of the gums. Inferior to the previous drug on the nature of action and effectiveness.
- Gel "Kamistad" - contains chamomile extract and anesthetic component of lidocaine hydrochloride. Painkiller, but has a rather weak anti-inflammatory effect. The course of treatment with gel is 7-10 days. During treatment, numbness of the gums as well as the tongue may occur.
- Gel "Asepta" - gel from periodontal disease based on propolis. Non-therapeutic anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effects.
Balsam "Asepta" - a medicine for periodontal disease based on the antibiotic Metronidazole and antiseptic Chlohexidine. May have antimicrobial and antiseptic effects. Balm in contact with the oral mucosa takes the form of a gel. Componently repeats the composition of the gel "Metrogil Dent".
Rinsing with periodontal disease
The simplest remedy for the treatment of periodontal disease at home - the use of special infusions of medicinal plants as a gargle for the mouth. However, in order to achieve the intended effect, it is necessary to brush your teeth and carry out the procedure every 3-4 hours before rinsing.
Most often for the treatment of periodontal disease in the home apply infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants such as leaves of lingonberry, calendula flowers, tricolor violet flowers, agape. Oak bark from periodontal disease also has a very noticeable effect. These plants help relieve inflammation and reduce pain.
Infusion of walnut leaves can help, if you have changed the structure of the gums and they become loose. To prepare rinsing liquid, it will take 2 teaspoons of crushed leaves to pour 250 ml of boiling water and let it stand for 1 hour. This tincture is necessary to rinse the mouth 6 times a day.
To strengthen the teeth, it is necessary to prepare a tincture of 4 tablespoons of potentilla upright, 2 tablespoons of sorrel and 300 ml of brine, expressed from sauerkraut. This infusion should be infused during the day. Use for rinsing at least 6 times a day.
Hot infusions from the leaves of burnet, blackberry, sand sedge, St. John's wort and blood-red geranium will help to overcome the bleeding gums. A tincture of a handful of any of the above herbs per liter of boiling water can be prepared in a thermos. Let it sit for 2 hours and then rinse the mouth frequently during the day.
Also excellent for periodontal disease helps a decoction of the golden mustache, especially with the addition of chamomile and half a teaspoon of salt per cup of the mixture. This tool will not only prevent the exacerbation of the disease, but also remove the bleeding gums and pus formation in the gum pockets.
Treatment of periodontal disease with propolis
If the pain in the teeth and gums is very strong, you can be helped by propolis and calamus. These infusions will help relieve inflammation, as well as relieve the oral cavity. Prepare infusions separately. Half a cup of calamus root is necessary to pour 0.5 liters of vodka. In another jar pour 20 g of propolis and also pour 0.5 liters of vodka. Infusion solutions need 10 days, occasionally shaking infusions. After expiration of the infusion period, for one rinse, mix 1 tablespoon of calamus tincture with 1 teaspoon of propolis tincture and rinse your mouth for 2 minutes. The duration of the treatment month, rinsing is best carried out at night.
Homeopathy with periodontal disease
Homeopathic remedies for the treatment of periodontal disease at home need to be selected individually for each person. However, there are a number of items that are sold without a prescription and can be used for self-treatment.
- Acidum nitricum 6 - taken in the case of shaky teeth, loose gums, bleeding gums, strong salivation, as well as an unpleasant smell of rot from the mouth. 7 grains are taken twice or thrice a day.
- Phosphorus 6 - taken in case of predominant lesions of the upper jaw with periodontal disease. The dose of application - 5 drops twice or thrice a day.
- Yodium 6 - taken in the case of predominant lesions of the lower jaw periodontal disease. It is necessary to take 5 drops twice a day.
- Alternately, sodium carbonicum 6 and silicene 6 - are taken for periodontal disease caused by diabetes mellitus. The daily dose is 7 drops of each drug.
However, it is worth remembering that homeopathy is not a panacea for periodontal disease. Treatment of periodontal disease at home with the help of homeopathic remedies should also be supported by medications and daily oral hygiene.
Treatment of periodontal disease with salt
One of the simplest and least costly treatments for periodontal disease is mouth rinsing with saline. For dilution of the solution, you can use regular table salt, but the best effects still have sea food salt. It contains a valuable element - iodine, which helps in healing and strengthening the gums.
For the treatment of periodontal disease at home with salt it is necessary to add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of water, stir well until complete dissolution. After each meal, dip the toothbrush into the solution, brush your teeth and gums. Such a procedure will help kill harmful bacteria that destroy gum tissue, remove bleeding, and reduce inflammation of the gums.
It is also necessary several times a day to rub a finger sea salt in the gums. This procedure will also strengthen your gums.
Vitamins with periodontal disease
In addition to various medicinal plants and medications, coupled with homeopathic remedies, home vitamins are also needed in the treatment of periodontal disease at home. Vitamins during periodontal disease most significantly affect the course of the disease at its initial stage.
Such vitamins are most often used for periodontal disease:
- Vitamin B1 - will help if periodontal disease is based on the development of other diseases (diabetes, Botkin's disease, pathology of the nervous system, gastric ulcer and others). Improves metabolism and trophy of the parodentium. Accepted within 30-40 days, 2-3 times a day for 0.005-0.01 g.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) will help with bleeding gums. It is taken after meals twice or thrice a day.
- Vitamins B 6 and B 12 in the form of injections are prescribed to patients who develop periodontal disease due to diabetes mellitus, neurasthenia, or pathological development of the digestive system.
- Vitamin A is prescribed for the renewal of gum tissue. The course of treatment is 3 weeks, the dosage is 40 drops or 1 capsule daily.
- Vitamin E contributes to the normalization of oxidative processes in the body. Treatment involves taking 50-100 ml of 306 oil solution daily.
- Folic acid improves metabolic processes in the body.
- Beta-carotene has an immunostimulating and antioxidant effect.
- Quartzitin removes bleeding gums, and also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Zinc renews various tissues of the body, and also reduces inflammation, restores immunity and has an antioxidant effect.
- Calcium saturates the tissues of bones and teeth.
- Selenium also removes inflammation, and also acts as an immunomodulator and antioxidant.
Diet with periodontal disease
It's time to pay attention to nutrition during periodontal disease. With the defeat and soreness of the mouth, a person is simply obliged to watch what he eats and in what form the food gets into his mouth.
For example, with periodontal disease, it is necessary to exclude the use of coffee, black tea and any other beverages containing gases and dyes from the daily diet. It is important to abandon the sweet, contributing to the destruction of teeth, the formation of plaque and the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth. Also refuse chips and cookies.
The patient must comply with certain rules of nutrition during periodontal disease. So, you need to eat more solid food, which helps strengthen and massage the gums. Food should be chewed thoroughly. Include as many fresh fruits and vegetables as you can in your daily diet.
Also, do not forget about dairy products that must be present in food - cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, kefir, yeast, cheese and others. These foods are full of calcium, which helps strengthen the teeth and bones.
With periodontal disease in most cases to a speedy recovery leads to a balanced diet. A diet with periodontal disease should be observed for at least 6 months until the patient is fully cured.
We present to your attention an exemplary diet menu for periodontal disease:
- Breakfast - cottage cheese casserole, green tea, carrots or apple.
- The second breakfast (lunch) - cabbage and carrot salad, dressed with olive oil, orange or a few apricots, rosehip broth.
- Lunch - pea soup, beef stew with buckwheat, salad from cabbage, tomatoes and peppers, juice.
- Safe, - dried fruits, yogurt, fresh vegetables or fruits.
- Dinner - liver patties with stewed carrots, cauliflower salad, ryazhenka.
At bedtime, drink kefir.
Plots from periodontal disease
If you decide to resort to completely alternative medicine - known conspiracies from periodontal disease. So, to remove bleeding gums, wake up at dawn and read:
I speak, God's Divine (name),
His gums and teeth,
In order for the gums not to hurt, the teeth not to grieve,
Mother Earth holds the sky,
And the gums hold the teeth.
Adam's children didn’t get sick teeth,
Yevin’s children didn’t grieve gums,
So my (name)
Didn’t hurt, gums didn’t grieve.
The key is my words, lock my affairs.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.
The plot, so as not to hurt the gums, reads to a new moon over a glass of water. Hold the glass as close to your lips as possible so that your breath can be seen on the surface of the water. After reading the plot, drink half the water, half - pour it out through the window:
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. I am going backwards, not by a forest, not by a garden, Not along a street, not along alleys, Not along deserted back streets. I’m coming, the young one is catching up with me, I, the servant of God (name), is torturing me:
Do your teeth hurt?
Do not hurt!
Do your teeth grieve?
Do not grieve!
God knows my words, the
Angel repeats my words.
My gums do not swell, they do not bleed to death, they
Heal from my conspiracy.
God knows my words, the
Angel repeats my words.
Like no one from the sky
Mlada month will not get,
So for ever and ever
My sickness will not stick to my teeth.
Rev. Antipius, a dental healer, Strengthen my words, bless my work. Key, lock, tongue.
Treatment of periodontal disease at home can proceed quickly and painlessly, if you put maximum effort and do not become evaded from performing the prescribed procedures. And remember, if the treatment of periodontal disease at home does not work, then seek the help of doctors who will advise you the best and fastest way to get rid of this disease.
Be healthy and take care of yourself!