30 Natural Home Remedies For Gingivitis Pain Relief

Updated: 07/27/2019

What Is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is a common gum disease among all ages. It is an infection at the gum^[1] caused by the development of plaque, which is the so small wads of mucus, bacteria, or food formed in our mouth. The plaque builds in the teeth and irritates the gums under favorable conditions, especially in the wet state.

Moreover, the initial symptoms of gingivitis are not apparent, so most patients don’t realize their problem during the first stage.

Gingivitis is not a severe disease, and we treat it completely. However, if we don’t handle this problem at the initial stage, it may develop into a more rigorous condition called “periodontitis,” which may lead you to the risk of bone damage and tooth loss. In the worst case, bacteria may penetrate into the bloodstream and result in some severe health problems, namely the infection at the lung and respiratory system, and heart disease.

What Are Common Causes Of Gingivitis?

It is believed that gingivitis is mainly caused by poor oral hygiene habits, resulting in the formation of plaques^[2] and particles on the teeth.

Additionally, gingivitis may be resulted from smoking, using medicines, changes in the hormones, diabetes, etc.

What Are The Symptoms Of Gingivitis?

Here are some possible symptoms of gingivitis:

• In the initial stage, patients of gingivitis have to cope with inflamed gums, which are irritated, swollen, bleeding, and red^[3].
• If not treated on time, they may face adverse symptoms, such as bad breath, loss of teeth, etc.

If you are suffering from gingivitis, do not be so worried because there are many natural methods you can choose to get rid of its symptoms. In today’s article, we are going to reveal to you the top 30 most effective home remedies for gingivitis pain relief to keep its annoying symptoms at bay. Let’s have a look!

Top 30 Effective Home Remedies For Gingivitis Pain

1. Turmeric

Turmeric is among the most common treatments for health and beauty issues, including gingivitis thanks to the anti-inflammatory, anti-plaque, and antioxidant effect^[4]. Curcumin in turmeric is effective at removing plaque as well as soothing painful, swollen, and inflamed gums. Furthermore, it may give a hand to eliminate bacteria and reduce infection. A study showed that gargling with turmeric may control the plaque formation and lower the risk of getting gingivitis^[5].

Method 1:

• Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder and put it in a bowl.
• Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
• Also, add an equivalent amount of mustard oil to the bowl.
• Mix them well to form a thick paste.
• Massage your teeth and gums with this paste.
• Apply this remedy twice every day.

Method 2:

• Take ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and put it in a cup.
• Add a small amount of water (or a few drops of vitamin E) to the cup and mix them well to form a pack.
• Apply this pack to your gums and let it stay for about 10 minutes.
• Then, rinse it off with warm water.
• Repeat this method once every day.

Method 3:

• Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a small amount of water to a cup.
• Then mix them well to create a paste.
• Use the paste to brush your teeth.
• Apply this method twice every day.

2. Salt

Thanks to the antimicrobial properties^[6], salt may help to fight against bacteria, helping the gum to recover from swelling and inflammation quickly. Using salt is an excellent way to inhibit the development of bacteria in the mouth.

Method 1:

• Add ½ teaspoon of salt and some warm water to the glass and mix them well
• Gargle the mouth with this solution every morning and evening.
• Apply this method until you feel the improvement.

Method 2:

• Take ½ teaspoon of salt and put it in a cup.
• Add enough amount of mustard oil to the cup and mix them well to form a paste.
• Apply the paste to your gums for about 2 minutes.
• Then, use warm water to rinse it off.
• Repeat this method twice every day for several consecutive days.

3. Baking Soda

Baking soda is the next home remedy in the treatment of gingivitis. This ingredient is famous for tooth whitening ability^[7]. When it comes to gingivitis, sodium bicarbonate in baking soda may balance the acid level in the mouth^[8], contributing to preventing the risk of tooth decay and gum-related diseases. Also, owning the antiseptic properties, it is so great to use baking soda to inhibit the bacterial infection in the gums.

• Take ¼ teaspoon of baking soda powder and put it in a bowl.
• Add a little warm water to the bowl and mix them well to form a paste.
• Cover the gums with the paste.
• Leave it on for 2 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
• Do this method twice every week.

4. Lemon Juice

Thanks to its ability to fight against bacteria and inflammation, lemon is a wonderful ingredient to treat gum problems. Vitamin C contained in lemons is good at protecting the gum from being infected^[9], not to mention the content of citric acid^[10] as well as ascorbic acid^[11], which have antimicrobial effects.

Method 1:

• Prepare a bowl and pour into it a glass of water.
• Squeeze a lemon to get the juice and add to the bowl of water.
• Stir them well.
• Gargle with this mixture twice a day after brushing your teeth.

Method 2:

• Squeeze a lemon to get the juice and pour it into a cup.
• Add a little salt to the cup and mix them well.
• Apply the mixture to your gums.
• Leave it on for about 3 minutes.
• Then, rinse it off using warm water.
• Do this method about 4 times every day until your condition has improved.

5. Oil Pulling

Oiling pulling is one of the commonly used home remedies for gingivitis pain relief. It may not only decrease bacteria and plaque causing gingivitis^[12] but also maintain the health of the gums and teeth^[13].

• Take 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and put it in your mouth for a while.
• Spit it out before gargling with warm water.
• Do this remedy every morning before brushing your teeth.
• Apply this for a month to get the best result.

Note: Avoid gargling or consuming the oil.

6. Aloe Vera

You may be so familiar with the efficacy of aloe vera in curing skin disorders, such as burns and acne. This herb is also widely used to treat fever, inflammation, asthma, diabetes, etc. So, how does it work for gingivitis? Thanks to the antibacterial and antifungal properties^[14], aloe vera may help not only to prevent the growth of bacteria in the mouth but also reduce the pain and inflammation on gums and teeth^[15].

Method 1:

• Wash a leaf of aloe vera carefully and peel it using a knife.
• Take the pulp from the peeled leaf.
• Apply the pulp to the infected gums.
• Let it stay for about 10 minutes and then gargle with cold water.
• Do this several times a day.

Method 2:

• Wash a leaf of aloe vera carefully and peel it using a knife.
• Cut it into small pieces, add to a blender, and blend to take the juice.
• Swish the juice of aloe vera around the mouth several times.
• Spit the juice out and gargle with water.

Method 3:

• Wash a leaf of aloe vera carefully and peel it using a knife.
• Chop the peeled one and blend to get the juice.
• Consume 2 teaspoons of this juice every day.

Note: Consuming too much aloe vera juice may cause laxative, even diarrhea.

7. Guava Leaves

Guava leaves are useful for treating toothaches and gingivitis^[16]. They are rich in antioxidants and may help to fight against inflammation and microbes^[17]. They also play a vital role in removing plaque and alleviating gingivitis symptoms.

Method 1:

• Wash some guava leaves carefully.
• Put them in the mouth and chew them.
• Spit the chewed ones out.
• Repeat this method twice a day for several weeks.

Method 2:

• Wash some guava leaves carefully.
• Put them in a blender and blend to a paste.
• Use this paste to brush your teeth every day.

8. Clove

Clove may bring you some surprising effects in improving gingivitis. Thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents^[18], clove is deserved to be one of the most effective home remedies for gingivitis^[19]. It is thanks to the eugenol, an active component in clove.

Method 1:

• Wash 2 clove leaves thoroughly and chew them.
• Repeat this process 3 times every day.

Method 2:

• Apply a little clove oil to the gums and leave it on for several minutes.
• Use warm water to gargle.
• Do this twice every day.

Method 3:

• Prepare a glass filled with warm water.
• Pour some drops of clove oil into the glass and mix them well.
• Gargle with the mixture twice every day.

Note: Avoid using this method for pregnant women, kids, and people using blood thinning medicine.

9. Peppermint

The antiseptic property and the ability to fight bacteria make peppermint one of the wonderful home remedies for gingivitis. It may significantly alleviate the gingival and periodontal inflammation^[20] and reduce bacteria in the mouth.

Method 1:

• Wash some peppermint leaves thoroughly and crush them.
• Put them in a bowl of water for about 30 minutes.
• Gargle with the solution twice every day.

Method 2:

• Wash some peppermint leaves thoroughly and put them in a teapot.
• Add some boiling water to the pot.
• Strain the liquid after a while.
• Drink the liquid between your meals.

Method 3:

• Brush your teeth with toothpaste having peppermint flavor twice every day.

10. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, giving a hand to soothe irritation and inflammation of the gums in gingivitis patients^[21]. Studies pointed out that tea tree oil may reduce bleeding gums as well as other gingival discomforts^[22].

Method 1:

• Use the toothpaste containing tea tree oil to brush your teeth twice every day.

Method 2:

• Pour some drops of tea tree oil into the toothpaste and brush your teeth twice every day.

Note:

• Don’t consume tea tree oil because it may irritate your stomach.

11. Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide must be at the first-aid kit cabinet of most families. Hydrogen peroxide works effectively to eliminate germs and bacteria causing plaque and gingivitis^[23]. It may also help to brighten the teeth^[24].

Method 1:

• Prepare the 3% hydrogen peroxide.
• Pour a sufficient amount of hydrogen peroxide into a glass.
• Then, add an equal amount of water to the glass and mix them well.
• Gargle with this mixture for about 4 seconds and spit it out.
• Apply this remedy several times every week.

Method 2:

• Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda powder and put it in a glass.
• Add enough amount of hydrogen peroxide of 3% gradually to the glass.
• Mix them to form a paste.
• Put the paste on a toothbrush and brush it on the gums.
• Spit the paste out and gargle with water.
• Apply this method several times a day.

Method 3:

• Pour a little hydrogen peroxide of 3% to a glass.
• Add some drops of clove oil to the glass and mix them well.
• Apply the paste to your gums and leave it on for about 4 seconds.
• Spit it out and gargle with fresh water.

Note: Avoid swallowing hydrogen peroxide.

12. Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is also considered one of the excellent home remedies for gingivitis^[25]. Containing a high content of vitamin C, cranberry juice works very effectively to treat gum-related problems. Remember that vitamin C deficiency may cause periodontitis and gingivitis^[26]. Therefore, increase the intake of vitamin C will help to lower the risk of oral problems, especially gingivitis.

• Drink 2 tablespoons of cranberry juice every day.
• If you have sensitive teeth, you should dilute it with plain water before drinking.

13. Myrrh

Having antiseptic and astringent properties, myrrh is also listed as a natural way to combat gingivitis^[27]. It helps to cure gum diseases and keep your mouth free of bacteria and germs.

Method 1:

• Pour an amount of myrrh tincture into a glass (10 drops are recommended).
• Then, add a cup of warm water to the glass and stir them well.
• Gargle with the mixture.
• Do this method twice a day for a few days.

Method 2:

• Put an amount of myrrh tincture in a glass.
• Add an equal amount of Echinacea tincture and mix them well.
• Use the mixture to gargle every day.

14. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea brings great benefits to people’s health. Drinking chamomile tea may help to reduce stress, sleep well, strengthen the immune system, control diabetes, etc^[28].

Additionally, thanks to its antiseptic properties and its ability to fight against inflammation, chamomile tea is commonly used to remove plaque and treat pain and inflammation caused by gingivitis^[29].

• Take 2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers and wash them carefully.
• Then put them in a teapot.
• Pour some hot water into the pot.
• Leave them steep for 15 minutes.
• Strain the liquid and let it cool down.
• Gargle with this liquid several times every day.

15. Lemongrass

Lemongrass is famous for its ability to relieve liver and stomach-related diseases in China. Besides, essential oils contained in lemongrass are so effective at alleviating respiratory problems, high cholesterol levels, etc. Notably, lemongrass may limit the development and accumulation of bacteria; thereby, it helps remove plaque and infections which may lead to gingivitis^[30].

• Pour 2 drops of lemongrass essential oil into a glass of water.
• Swish the solution around your mouth for about 30 seconds.
• Then, spit it out.
• Apply this method twice a day.

We hope that you have found your own home remedies for gingivitis to eliminate its disturbing symptoms. If you have any contributing ideas or comments, feel free to leave them under this article. We respond as soon as possible.

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