Instructions

1

Add supplements to your diet. Recent studies determine specific ones may be helpful. Coenzyme Q10, Calcium, Vitamin C and bioflavonoids show a positive effect on gum tissue in some cases. Many supplements are found at the grocery store.
2

Drink herbal tea. Echinacea, peppermint, myrrh and green tea will sooth your inflamed gums. Clove oil and caraway oil, when combined with water and used as a rinse, show promise in treating inflammation.
3

Find homeopathic remedies at a health food store. Arnica 30c, Gelsemium 6c, Calendula MT and Mercurius sol 6c are sometimes used to treat gingivitis.
4

Rinse with a new FDA-approved oral mouthwash. The FDA has approved Decapinol, a prescription rinse, for the treatment of gingivitis. It works by forming a barrier on the teeth that keeps plaque from adhering. Ask your dentist if Decapinol is right for you.
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Visit your dentist. He will diagnose your symptoms and recommend a course of action. He may suggest deep scale cleaning of the roots of your teeth before putting you on a maintenance plan.