Gingivitis:
• Gingivitis is a condition which
refers to the inflammation of the gums
• If neglected, it can lead to
serious gum diseases
Symptoms to look for:
• Painful and bleeding gums
• Bad breath
• Discolouration of teeth
• Reddish and receding gums
Causes:
• Neglecting oral care
• The bacteria in the mouth react
with the food particles to form plaque
• Plaque causes various gum diseases
• Illicit drugs
• Viral or fungal infections
• Hormonal changes during puberty and
pregnancy
• Poor nutrition
• Certain medication
Natural home remedy using margosa
leaves:
1. Margosa leaves have antiseptic
properties.
2. Crush some margosa leaves to make
a paste
3. Massage the gums & teeth with
this paste for 5 min every night
4. Leave for 15 min
5. Rinse mouth with water
Natural home remedy using cloves:
1. Take 1 glass of hot water
2. Crush 1 tsp of cloves to powder
3. Take 1 tsp of clove powder
4. Add this to 200 ml of water and
boil this mixture for 15-20 min
5. Allow this mixture to cool till it
becomes lukewarm
6. Strain the mixture
7. Gargle with it every night
Tips:
• Avoid excessive consumption of
sugar products as it increases the risk of developing plaque
• Brush before sleeping every night
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