Grow Back Your Receding Gums With These Natural Remedies ! Page 2

Instructions:

• Add a drop or two of tea tree oil on your toothpaste and brush your teeth two times a day.
• Use it for several weeks.
  Note: Do not swallow the oil.

7.  Myrrh

Myrrh is good for maintaining proper oral hygiene because it has antiseptic, antibacterial and astringent properties. It is recommended by herbalists as a remedy for sore gums.

Instructions:

• Put 10 drops of myrrh tincture in a cup of warm water and use it as a mouth rinse. You can also add a few drops of the tincture to a salt water rinse.
• Repeat several times, until you get relief.

8.  Coconut Oil

Due to the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, coconut oil can be used to treat gum disease. Combining it with baking soda will help neutralize the acids in your mouth.

Instructions:

• Mix two tablespoons each of coconut oil and baking soda.
• Use this in place of your toothpaste once or twice a week on a regular basis.

9. Cranberry Juice

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is very important in the immune system function. Due to its high vitamin C content, cranberry juice is excellent for fighting gum disease and infection. A study published in the Journal of Periodontology has associated lower intake of vitamin C with higher rates of periodontal disease.

Drinking up to 4 ounces of cranberry juice daily, can help prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth.

Also, you can get your daily vitamin C intake by consuming lemons, oranges, grapefruits, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, papaya, red pepper and broccoli.

For anyone with gum disease, it is very important to maintain adequate oral hygiene, including daily brushing and using a mouth rinse to reduce plaque buildup on teeth! Previous Page