Introduction

Swelling of the gums occurs due to lack in dental and oral hygiene. Swelling of the gums is not a disease in itself, but it is a symptom of some other underlying ailment. The following are some of the important causes of swelling of the gums:-

(i) Gingivitis

(ii) Pyorrhea or Periodontitis

(iii) Infection of the gums or the oral cavity

(iv) Monilia

(v) Lack of proper nourishment

(vi) Allergies

(vii) Leukemia

When gums get swollen, the following symptoms are observed:-

(i) The gums become upraised, and recede so that the teeth look longer.

(ii) Gums become reddened and there can be yellowish patches of pus accumulation seen in them.

(iii) The gums pain when they are touched.

(iv) The teeth become shaky and loose. Interspaces between the teeth may increase.

(v) In more inflamed condition, there may be bleeding from the gums.

Home Remedies for Swelling of Gums

Swollen gums are indeed very distressing as they put a dampener on anything we try to eat. Also, they may be painful and bleeding. Hence, a person with swollen gums will try to seek some remedy for them as soon as possible. The following are some very good remedies that can be done at home in order to treat swelling of gums.

Ignite a small twig of the sheesham tree. This will produce a frothy discharge from the other cut end. Apply this froth on the gums. It is a very good remedy to stop the swelling and even bleeding of the gums. This is one of the useful home remedies for swelling of gums.

Take 50 grams of the essence of the rose flower and squeeze half a lemon in it. Mix these thoroughly and then put it in the mouth. Keep the liquids in the mouth for as long as you can and then throw it out. Do these three to four times in a day. This will definitely bring the gums back to normal. This is one of the useful natural remedy for swelling of gums.

Prepare a decoction of the bark of the babul tree (Acacia arabica) by boiling it in water till the water reduces to half its quantity and then cooling it. Use this water for gargling. This reduces the swelling of the gums and also allays the associated pains.

Another effective swelling of gums treatment is to put some salt in ginger and make a good paste of it. Mix them properly. Rub these delicately on the gums several times in a day. This is good treatment for swollen gums.

Take a glassful of boiled water. Squeeze in this the juice of one lemon. Use this water for gargling. Do this at least twice a day. This will reduce the swelling of the gums and also mitigate the bad odor that emanates from the mouth when the gums are swollen. This is one of the effective swelling of gums cure.

Collect some leaves of the mehandi plant (henna, Lawsonia inermis) and boil them in water. When the leaves have boiled for about fifteen minutes, then strain the solution and use the filtrate to take gargles. This must be done twice a day. This is a very fast-acting remedy for solving the problem of swollen gums. This is one of the best home remedies for swelling of gums.

Take some oil of castor seeds and mix it in camphor to get a pasty consistency. Apply this paste on the gums once in the morning and once in the evening. This is very good remedy for reducing the swelling of the gums. This is one of the effective home remedy for swelling of gums.

Another effective swelling of gums home remedies is roast some ajwain (Bishop's weed) in an open pan. Then crush them and grind them into a coarse consistency. Add in this powder two to three drops of mustard oil. Apply this on the gums with slight pressures. This will not only reduce the swelling of the gums, but it will also make the teeth stronger and healthier.

Prepare a powder of alum by grinding it in a crucible. Apply this powder on the gums with delicate pressure. Do this once a day. This will eliminate the swelling of the gums and bring them back to normal. It is also quite helpful in maintaining overall dental health and hygiene. This is one of the best home remedies for swelling of gums.

In order to get immediate (but temporary) relief from the painful swelling of gums, you might try taking some warm salt water in the mouth and swirling it around the gums several times. This can also be done with an antiseptic mouthwash solution.

Swelling of gums can be prevented to some extent by maintaining proper oral and dental hygiene. The following tips must be borne in mind:-

(i) Brush your teeth with a soft bristled toothbrush at least twice a day – once after waking up in the morning and once before retiring for the night.

(ii) Floss regularly, and remove all embedded particles in the teeth with a toothpick.

(iii) Gargle thoroughly after each meal.

(iv) Drink a lot of water, and consume a fair deal of citrus juices.