Do the gums "prick" or bleed? Does the heat bother us, the cold in the mouth? Is it always difficult to pass the dental floss?

Maybe it's gingivitis . Gingivitis is a very common condition, it has symptoms like redness, swelling, inflammation and bleeding of the gums and sometimes heavy breath . Why does gingivitis come?

Possible causes are: stress, mineral or vitamin deficiencies, genetic predisposition, use of some medicines and presence of some pathologies .

Do you have them all? Let's find out how to treat gingivitis, with the 5 most effective remedies. Simple, natural, economic.

1. Foods for gingivitis

To treat gingivitis, it is advisable to eat foods rich in substances that can improve the health of inflamed gums.

Among the most effective foods we find: raw fruit and vegetables, which contain vitamin C and E, antioxidants that help to counteract bleeding and inflammation of the gums.

Then we prefer citrus fruits, peppers, kiwi, raw; blue fruits and vegetables (aubergines, blueberries) will also work very well because of their positive action on the circulation also at gingival level.

A lack of vitamins could reduce the immune defenses and promote the growth of bacteria that cause gingivitis. We will also choose foods rich in probiotics, which help our immune system starting from the intestine: yogurt with probiotics, kefir.

2. Tea Tree Oil against gingivitis

Tea Tree essential oil is effective for infections and helps calm inflamed gums: science tells us. A study published by the Australian Dental Journal in 2008 showed that the application of a Tea Tree Oil-based gel helps to stop gum bleeding and gingivitis.

It can be used as a mouthwash : one-two drops in a glass of fresh water.

Warning: do not increase the dose, do not ingest the Tea Tree Oil and never use it pure.

3. Aloe Vera against gingivitis

Aloe vera has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties . It is therefore also beneficial in helping to cure gingivitis.

Due to its antibacterial properties, bad breath decreases. Massage the inflamed gums with the aloe vera gel - the one taken directly from the plant, otherwise make sure it is 100% pure - or apply it on the critical points leaving it to work for 30 minutes and then rinse.

4. Infusion of mallow against gingivitis

Mallow - grandmothers already knew this - has calming, emollient and soothing properties . Its infusion is one of the most popular natural remedies for gingivitis or even just for rinsing the oral cavity.

The mallow infusion is prepared with one or two teaspoons of dried and chopped mallow for a cup of boiling water. Strain, leave to cool and use for rinses: 2 or 3 during the day, away from meals and before going to bed.

5. Water and salt against gingivitis

Natural sea ​​salt contains minerals that help reduce inflammation, soothe pain and counteract the growth of infections: it will be very effective then to treat gingivitis.

Mix a pinch of sea salt in a cup of hot water until it is completely dissolved. Use water and salt 3 times a day for mouth rinses, until symptoms disappear.