The condition of the teeth largely depends on the health of surrounding tissues and gums. For unexplained reasons, the periodontium can atrophy and decrease in volume. This leads to the denudation of the tooth necks, increasing their sensitivity and often ends in inflammation. This pathological process is characterized as periodontal disease - treatment at home for such a complex problem is possible, but it is not recommended as a monotherapy. To achieve sustainable results, it is necessary to combine different approaches and to visit the dentist's office.
Treatment of periodontal disease with effective folk remedies at home
Alternative medicine offers several options for rinsing the oral cavity, which strengthen the gums and periodontal tissue, improve blood circulation in them and prevent the reproduction of microbes. You can prepare medicinal solution on the following herbs:
- raspberry leaves;
- Oak bark;
- burdock;
- calendula;
- walnut leaves;
- chamomile;
- nettle;
- cranberry leaves;
- Golden mustache;
- flowers of tri-color violet;
- bloodroot;
- St. John's wort;
- rose hips;
- mint.
Any of the listed plants (1 tablespoon) must be soiled in a glass of boiling water and insist 10-15 minutes. It is advisable to rinse often, 5-6 times a day.
Also, a good additional means of treating periodontal disease are the trays. Decoction or infusion of these herbs should be held in the mouth for about 10 minutes. This manipulation removes inflammatory processes, stops bleeding gums, strengthens them and prevents the formation of soft plaque and dense tartar .
It is very popular to treat periodontitis at home with hydrogen peroxide. There are several ways to use it, but dentists recommend only external use of the drug:
- In the evening, wipe the gums with a cotton swab dipped in a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide.
- At least 3 times a day rinse the oral cavity with a solution of 100 ml of water and 2 teaspoons of peroxide.
- Add 2-3 drops of medicine to each serving of toothpaste before cleaning.
It is worth recalling that the given prescriptions are only auxiliary methods of treating the disease in question. The basic therapy should be developed by the dentist.
Effective drug treatment of periodontitis at home
After confirming the diagnosis, the specialist appoints a number of pharmaceutical products that allow to stop atrophy of periodontal disease and stop the inflammatory processes:
1. Antiseptic solutions for rinsing:
- Miramistin;
- Spring;
- Chlorhexidine;
- Forest Balm.
2. Gels for gums:
- Asepta;
- Holisal;
- Metrogil Denta;
- The kamistad.
3. Special toothpastes:
- Parodontocid;
- President Exclusive;
- Lakalut Active;
- Parodontax.
4. Antibiotics. Recommended only in the presence of bacterial inflammatory processes and fainting. Medicines are selected individually.
Also at home, physiotherapy is performed - darsonvalization, gum massage, dental treatment with an irrigator .
Prevention and treatment of chronic periodontitis at home
Unfortunately, even complex therapy does not always provide the desired result, and for various reasons, the atrophy of the periodontium becomes chronic. In such situations, it is important to constantly monitor the condition of the periodontal tissues and enamel, preventing the recurrence of pathology. To do this, follow the rules:
- Use a special brush with a soft nap and appropriate paste.
- Regularly rinse the mouth with antiseptic solutions.
- After each brushing, apply a floss.
- Systematically visit the dentist for routine removal of soft dental deposits and stone.
- Take B vitamins.