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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
(iv) Monilia
(vi) Allergies
(vii) Leukemia
(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.
(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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
(ii) Floss regularly, and remove all embedded particles in the teeth with a
toothpick.
(iv) Drink a lot of water, and consume a fair deal of citrus juices.
• Take some clove oil and rub it on your gums. Or else, keep a clove in
your mouth and chew slowly.
• Brush your teeth with toothpaste that contains sage oil, peppermint oil
etc.
• In 1 glass of lukewarm water, add a pinch of salt and prepare a
homemade saline solution. Using this solution, gargle two times in a
day. It will help a great deal in reducing the swelling in your mouth.
• To heal the gum swelling, use an anti bacterial mouth wash.
• Patients suffering from Gingivitis should consume foods containing low
saturated fats.