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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Gum
Helo Doctor, I have a bleeding gum. And I have this from my childhood. I wake up early in the morning with dirty saliva. Initially I thought its everybody s problem. When I realise that its a disease I went to a dentist, not one but many. No one think its a big issue. Normally they clean up my teeth and say it will be ok, but not OK for me. I have to wake up in the middle of the night and brush my teeth, some times I may not get sleep after that and the very next day is hell for me. Once a dentist conducted an operation to clean my gum, still no relief for me. A dentist once asked me if I have sinusitis or any stomach problem, I said yes I had sinusitis and I had endoscopic sinus surgery for that . Then he told me that if you have any problem in head or stomach that will have an impact on your teeth. I went to consult many dentists even at the famous medical college in Ahmedabad, but everyone says my gum and teeths are in perfect condition. But I still wake up in the middle of the night, if not too early for my age in the morning, I am 34 years old. Please doctor help me, this sleeping disorder drives me crazy. I can t even put in my best in my job because of this. Please help me doctor, what should I do? .....Thank you in advance.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
Heloo pt-
Gum Infection Treatment
Gum infections can be treated and cured. Depending on the severity of your infection, you may or may not receive the following treatment options:
Antibiotics
Incision draining, such as with an abscessed tooth
Gum infection home remedies include:
Gargling or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater (measurement should be 1/2 tsp of salt to 1 cup water)
Clove or cinnamon oil can be rubbed on the infected area
Garlic is known to be a natural painkiller
Aloe Vera can be massaged onto the infected area
Lemon mixed with salt, turns into a paste and can be applied topically
Hydrogen peroxide powder mixed with water
For the hydrogen peroxide solution, take ½ spoon of peroxide powder and mix it with ½ cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. For the lemon/salt mixture, take a tsp of lemon juice, place it in a small dish and mix in a dash of salt. Apply this solution to the infected area.
Preventing Gum Infections
Here is a look at some preventive tips to help you avoid gum infections and other types of oral problems:
Brush, floss and use mouthwash twice a day or after each meal
Visit your dentist twice a year or as often as they recommend
Practice good oral hygiene habits
Eat healthy foods, especially in between meals
At the first sign of symptoms, make an appointment with your dentist
Avoid or reduce your sugar intake (foods and drinks)
Talk with your dentist about other preventive measures you can take
Gum Infection Treatment
Gum infections can be treated and cured. Depending on the severity of your infection, you may or may not receive the following treatment options:
Antibiotics
Incision draining, such as with an abscessed tooth
Gum infection home remedies include:
Gargling or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater (measurement should be 1/2 tsp of salt to 1 cup water)
Clove or cinnamon oil can be rubbed on the infected area
Garlic is known to be a natural painkiller
Aloe Vera can be massaged onto the infected area
Lemon mixed with salt, turns into a paste and can be applied topically
Hydrogen peroxide powder mixed with water
For the hydrogen peroxide solution, take ½ spoon of peroxide powder and mix it with ½ cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. For the lemon/salt mixture, take a tsp of lemon juice, place it in a small dish and mix in a dash of salt. Apply this solution to the infected area.
Preventing Gum Infections
Here is a look at some preventive tips to help you avoid gum infections and other types of oral problems:
Brush, floss and use mouthwash twice a day or after each meal
Visit your dentist twice a year or as often as they recommend
Practice good oral hygiene habits
Eat healthy foods, especially in between meals
At the first sign of symptoms, make an appointment with your dentist
Avoid or reduce your sugar intake (foods and drinks)
Talk with your dentist about other preventive measures you can take
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
As such gum bleeding is caused by gum infection called as gingivitis, for the treatment you have to cleaning of teeth, but as you are mentioning that already you have undergone many treatments then you should start with vitamin C supplements and an antioxidants.
As these medications will maintain the integrity of the gingiva.
Hope it will help you.
As such gum bleeding is caused by gum infection called as gingivitis, for the treatment you have to cleaning of teeth, but as you are mentioning that already you have undergone many treatments then you should start with vitamin C supplements and an antioxidants.
As these medications will maintain the integrity of the gingiva.
Hope it will help you.
I find this answer helpful
Heloo pt-
Gum infections can be treated and cured. Depending on the severity of your infection, you may or may not receive the following treatment options:
Antibiotics
Incision draining, such as with an abscessed tooth
Gum infection home remedies include:
Gargling or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater (measurement should be 1/2 tsp of salt to 1 cup water)
Clove or cinnamon oil can be rubbed on the infected area
Garlic is known to be a natural painkiller
Aloe Vera can be massaged onto the infected area
Lemon mixed with salt, turns into a paste and can be applied topically
Hydrogen peroxide powder mixed with water
For the hydrogen peroxide solution, take ½ spoon of peroxide powder and mix it with ½ cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. For the lemon/salt mixture, take a tsp of lemon juice, place it in a small dish and mix in a dash of salt. Apply this solution to the infected area.
Preventing Gum Infections
Here is a look at some preventive tips to help you avoid gum infections and other types of oral problems:
Brush, floss and use mouthwash twice a day or after each meal
Visit your dentist twice a year or as often as they recommend
Practice good oral hygiene habits
Eat healthy foods, especially in between meals
At the first sign of symptoms, make an appointment with your dentist
Avoid or reduce your sugar intake (foods and drinks)
Talk with your dentist about other preventive measures you can take
Gum infections can be treated and cured. Depending on the severity of your infection, you may or may not receive the following treatment options:
Antibiotics
Incision draining, such as with an abscessed tooth
Gum infection home remedies include:
Gargling or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater (measurement should be 1/2 tsp of salt to 1 cup water)
Clove or cinnamon oil can be rubbed on the infected area
Garlic is known to be a natural painkiller
Aloe Vera can be massaged onto the infected area
Lemon mixed with salt, turns into a paste and can be applied topically
Hydrogen peroxide powder mixed with water
For the hydrogen peroxide solution, take ½ spoon of peroxide powder and mix it with ½ cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. For the lemon/salt mixture, take a tsp of lemon juice, place it in a small dish and mix in a dash of salt. Apply this solution to the infected area.
Preventing Gum Infections
Here is a look at some preventive tips to help you avoid gum infections and other types of oral problems:
Brush, floss and use mouthwash twice a day or after each meal
Visit your dentist twice a year or as often as they recommend
Practice good oral hygiene habits
Eat healthy foods, especially in between meals
At the first sign of symptoms, make an appointment with your dentist
Avoid or reduce your sugar intake (foods and drinks)
Talk with your dentist about other preventive measures you can take
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