One of the most popular and quite effective ways to whiten teeth at home is whitening with hydrogen peroxide. It is worth noting that this substance is also used by dentists for whitening in a stationary dental clinic. True, there it is not used in its pure form, but in combination with various components that reduce the destructive effect of peroxide on tooth enamel. For example, with remineralizing gels that contain glycerin. Many people also whiten their teeth with healing tea tree oils.
Therefore, when using peroxide yourself at home, you need to be careful.
Gum treatment
Each tooth is surrounded by soft tissue. They carefully protect its vulnerable spots from bacteria, the mechanical effects of food and acidity surges. The collection of these tissues around each tooth is called the gum.
- The oral cavity is a huge house in which teeth “live”.
- Each tooth has its own “apartment” - the gums.
A person feels better in a well-kept and renovated apartment. Let's make an analogy: teeth need healthy gums.
Let’s figure out what you need to be wary of and what to do if your fears become reality. Let's talk about the health of our gums.
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The most common mistakes when dealing with symptoms of bleeding gums:
- stop brushing your teeth;
- use antiseptic rinses, gels and toothpastes (without consulting a specialist).
Such actions will only temporarily stop the symptoms, but will not prevent the recurrence of the disease.
Treatment methods for bleeding gums are aimed at stopping and stopping the development of chronic inflammation. Treatment is carried out depending on the severity of inflammation.
Dental
If you experience symptoms of bleeding gums, you should immediately contact your dentist who:
- will carry out diagnostics to identify the cause of inflammation;
- will perform ultrasonic teeth cleaning (for gingivitis) or curettage and treatment of periodontal canals (for periodontitis);
- will prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy, which lasts about 10 days. Treatment includes antiseptic rinsing with chlorhexidine solution and rinses of varying concentrations (depending on the degree of inflammation). Then a special gel is applied to the edge of the dry gum from the front of the dentition;
- will monitor the patient's condition after prescribing a course of treatment. Symptoms disappear within a few weeks and treatment can be stopped.
At home
For mild or moderate inflammation, treatment at home with folk remedies is possible.
A solution of sea salt or soda.
Salt water helps eliminate bleeding, pain, and also restores and strengthens gum tissue. To make a rinse solution, dissolve a tablespoon of salt or a teaspoon of soda in a glass of boiled water. You need to rinse your mouth three times a day for a week.
Herbal decoctions.
Such components can be found in any pharmacy. To rinse, you will need a solution of 2 tablespoons (1 filter bag) of raw material brewed in 500 ml of boiling water. The frequency of rinsing is carried out up to three times a day for a week. Decoctions of flowers (chamomile, calendula, yarrow) disinfect and relieve pain from inflammation and related diseases. A decoction of oak bark helps stop gum bleeding.
Hydrogen peroxide solution (disinfectant to stop bleeding).
This remedy is used to stop bleeding and whiten teeth. To make the solution, dilute one tablespoon of peroxide (concentration no more than 3%) with 200 ml of boiled water. You need to rinse your mouth three times a day for about five minutes for a week (the solution should not be swallowed). This product removes plaque and improves gum health.
Why you need to rinse the wound
Open wound after tooth extraction
This is a tasty morsel for the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.
There are a lot of them in the mouth, as they accumulate near stuck pieces of food and plaque. If the gums are not protected, bacteria can provoke an inflammatory process
, suppuration and swelling of the soft tissues in the wound area, and cause pain. It is better not to disturb the wound for a day after the operation, so that a blood clot can form and the bleeding stops. Then you need to start rinsing to protect the postoperative site from bacteria and speed up wound healing. Let's figure out what to rinse with.
Indications and contraindications
Hydrogen peroxide is a cheap, effective remedy for a number of diseases. It is used in therapy:
- periodontal disease;
- stomatitis;
- fungal infections of the mucous membrane and gums;
- plaque on the tongue;
- bad breath.
But keep in mind that peroxide is not a universal remedy for all diseases and it has contraindications. Rinses and compresses cannot be used for:
- advanced deep caries;
- a large number of fillings;
- advanced stages of periodontitis, accompanied by increased bleeding of the gums;
- violations of the integrity of tooth enamel.
Regular use of peroxide does a good job of brightening tooth enamel.
The substance should also not be used by children under 12 years of age. If you doubt the advisability of hydrogen peroxide therapy specifically in your case, we recommend that you first consult with your doctor.
Prevention
Teeth should not be allowed to be “lazy”, so chewing food should be vigorous, and the food itself should be quite tough (include plant foods in the diet). Thus, a natural massage of the gums is carried out, and their cells are renewed faster. You can also massage your gums with circular movements of your thumb, and rinse your mouth with warm water before eating.
Visits to the dentist should be regular, otherwise it is extremely difficult to save teeth in advanced forms of periodontitis.
What to do if you have periodontal disease:
- Maintain oral hygiene
- Identify the true cause of periodontal disease (general or local causes)
- Stop smoking
- Change your diet (exclude sweet foods and include plant foods.)
Solution
Medicines with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties can quickly relieve gum inflammation at home. In addition to them, you can also use traditional medicine.
Dental gels and rinses
Medicines for gum inflammation can be divided into 4 categories:
- Gels and solutions based on chlorhexidine. The use of these drugs for rinsing or applying to the mucous membrane can eliminate pain and prevent the development of periodontitis.
- Rinse solutions based on furatsilin, chlorophyll, medicinal plants - rotokan, stomatophyte, chlorophyllipt.
- Special dental gels enriched with anti-inflammatory components, such as propolis, will also help relieve gum inflammation.
Dental gels are more effective in the oral cavity. Unlike oil-based ointments, they are better absorbed and stay on the mucous membrane longer.
Here are the most effective gels for relieving inflammation and swelling of the gums.
Cholisal
is a two-component dental gel used for the prevention and treatment of gingivitis, stomatitis and periodontitis. Helps relieve swelling and inflammation of the gums and effectively relieves pain in the problem area. The anesthetic effect of the drug lasts up to 8 hours.
Application:
20 minutes before meals 2-3 times a day.
Metrogyl denta
– antimicrobial gel based on metronidazole and chlorhexidine. It has an anti-inflammatory and powerful antiseptic effect against a wide range of microorganisms - causative agents of gingivitis and periodontitis. Analogs of the drug Dentamet, Asepta.
Application:
2-3 times a day for 7-10 days. The gel is applied to the problem area 30 minutes before meals.
Gengigel
– a preparation based on hyaluronic acid. Restores damaged gum tissue, covers the mucous membrane with a protective film, and increases local immunity of the oral cavity. Prescribed for all diseases of periodontal tissue.
Application:
3-5 days until the symptoms of gum inflammation disappear. Used as part of complex therapy.
For the best effect, before applying the dental gel, brush your teeth, rinse your mouth with mouthwash or saline solution, wipe and dry your gums with a gauze pad.
To prevent inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, it is recommended to use fluoride-containing toothpastes and rinses.
Traditional medicine
In combination with medications, mouth rinses can reduce pain and swelling:
- Saline or soda solution. To prepare the solution, it is recommended to add a teaspoon of sea or regular table salt (or baking soda) to a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth with the resulting solution once every few hours.
- Herbal solutions. Decoctions of oak bark, sage, chamomile and mint are ideal for relieving gum inflammation.
How to brew the solution:
2 tablespoons of dried oak bark or other phyto-raw materials are poured into 200 ml of water and the solution is heated in a water bath for 20-30 minutes. After this, the infusion is filtered and boiled water is added to a volume of 200 ml.
How to rinse:
for a few minutes, every hour or two. After rinsing, it is recommended not to eat or drink anything for 30 minutes.
For inflammation of the gums it is also recommended:
- eat flaxseed oil, fish oil and other products containing unsaturated acids;
- use a solution of hydrogen peroxide and essential oils with an antibacterial effect.
It is better to treat gum inflammation with folk remedies after consultation with a doctor and use folk remedies as an auxiliary therapy.
Caries
- Caries
- Caries is a disease accompanied by demineralization of the hard tissues of the affected teeth, their subsequent destruction and the formation of a cavity.
- To prevent caries and other dental diseases, it is recommended to brush your teeth for 2–3 minutes after each meal.
- The causes of caries development are metabolic disorders, poor diet, lack of calcium in the body, and improper dental care.
Characteristic signs of the development of caries are: a matte tint to the enamel of the affected tooth, the appearance of a white or dark spot at the site of the lesion.
In some cases, the tooth may cause pain when it is cold or hot. In the future, pain occurs in the tooth from sweet, spicy, sour foods, as well as from hypothermia. The carious cavity becomes more and more noticeable.
Indications for rinsing
Some diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth, gums and teeth can be easily treated with these affordable remedies. And in combination they give an even faster and better effect.
Diseases of the mucous membranes and gums
Rinsing the mouth with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is indicated for diseases such as:
periodontal disease;
- gingivitis;
- stomatitis;
- periodontitis;
- other gum diseases.
To carry out the procedure, you can use a solution of both substances or of each of them separately. The result is achieved in both the first and second cases.
Both soda and hydrogen peroxide have disinfecting properties and the ability to kill many germs and bacteria. It is these properties that allow them to quickly cope with diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Dental diseases
Tested by many generations and proven to be effective in treating teeth, as well as in teeth whitening.
Rinsing teeth with peroxide solution is used to prevent caries and bad breath. It is great for additional cleansing of the oral cavity. Rinsing with soda solution can reduce pain and inflammation in case of dental cyst formation. This rinsing is also recommended for the treatment of caries.
How to rinse your mouth after tooth extraction
It would seem that if there is a tooth, there are problems; if there is no tooth, there are no problems. However, after tooth extraction
The problems may just begin in the surgery room.
After all, as a consequence of the operation, a wound remains, which can heal calmly, or it can hurt, ooze blood, become inflamed and even fester. How to behave correctly to avoid problems? The wound needs to be rinsed with special products
and
medicinal baths
. However, hygiene procedures must be performed correctly. If the dentist did not tell you about it in detail, we will tell you.
Other recipes with hydrogen peroxide for periodontal disease
You can add soda or lemon to the peroxide. According to reviews, treating periodontal disease at home with hydrogen peroxide will be much more effective if you combine it with other ingredients.
For example, rinsing with sea salt and peroxide will help relieve inflammation. For this, 1 tsp is enough. Dilute both in a glass of warm water, and then rinse in the usual way. Herbal infusions are also used to treat and prevent gum disease. In this case, infusions of oak bark, sage, St. John's wort and plantain are suitable. Add 5-10 drops of peroxide to the prepared broth and rinse your gums with it. It is necessary to add peroxide to the glass immediately before the procedure, when the herb has infused for the allotted time and the decoction itself becomes less hot.
With soda
Hydrogen peroxide and soda are one of the popular methods for treating periodontal disease at home. To prepare the solution you will need dry peroxide, and it is better to use sea salt. If it is coarsely ground, make sure that it is completely dissolved in the water. Under no circumstances should the prepared solution be swallowed.
Ingredients:
- Dry peroxide - 2 tablets.
- Salt - 1 tsp.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to prepare : Mix all ingredients.
How to use : Rinse your mouth with the resulting solution 3-4 times a day. The duration of the procedure is 5 minutes. The course of therapy is 1 month.
Result : Washes away pathogenic microorganisms from the surface of the gums, stops bleeding, promotes the regeneration of soft tissues.
With lemon
At home, periodontal disease can be treated with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and lemon. This product can replace toothpaste. You should not do this regularly - for prevention purposes, one procedure every 7-10 days is enough.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda - 3 g.
- Lemon juice - 10 drops.
- 3% hydrogen peroxide - 20 drops.
How to prepare: Add fresh citrus juice to the soda and stir thoroughly. Then add peroxide.
How to use : Brush your teeth with the resulting mixture; no need to rinse your mouth. After the procedure, you should not eat or drink for at least 15 minutes.
Result : Heals gums, promotes periodontal regeneration.
What's wrong with the gums - periodontal disease, periodontitis or occlusal injury?
CONTENT:
1. Introduction. There is no diagnosis of periodontal disease... 2. Always treat gum problems 3. What tactics are used to treat periodontal disease? 4. Treatment of gum periodontal disease reaches the point of absurdity 5. There is no inflammation with periodontal disease 6. What is occlusal trauma 7.
What is chewing from a physiological point of view? 8. Orthodontics comes to the fore 9. Examples of complex dental treatment for periodontitis 10. Treatment of gum recession 11. Orthodontic treatment of periodontal disease 12. How gum recession closes 13. First tooth mobility - then its loss 14.
Start treating periodontal disease with... the mirror and sensations 15. About the author
The information world is very huge. Each of us is haunted by a million points of view
for any problem in any field of knowledge, you just need to ask a search query.
The same thing happens in medical circles on the Internet - discussions of health problems are widely represented by both patients and doctors and often reach the point of absurdity:
For example, in questions:
- loosening of the tooth,
- exposure of the neck of the tooth,
- why are my gums and teeth exposed?
that is, in situations where the gums on a tooth have receded, patients are always confused: they have periodontal disease
, then suddenly it changed to
periodontitis
, then periodontal disease returned again. And the search for an answer to the question becomes endless.
- The problem of “how to treat periodontal disease” is picked up by doctors who only add fuel to the fire by recommending medications and even folk remedies for periodontal disease, without having sufficient competence to do so.
- Let's consider these points of view professionally, and try to convey one simple truth, which for the vast majority of patients (and even some doctors) will be a discovery: the diagnosis of “ gingival periodontal disease
”
does not exist
. - An expert point of view is expressed by the famous periodontist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Laura Mikhailovna Tebloeva:
As a rule, for patients who come to me and say: “I have periodontal disease,” I always clarify - did you make this diagnosis yourself or did you see a doctor? Often patients answer that they have this information from their doctor. It turns out that the patient did not read somewhere and determine the diagnosis of “periodontal disease” for himself, but, unfortunately, such a diagnosis was made by a doctor.
Always treat gum problems
When a patient comes to the doctor, he complains about something. What symptoms does he see a doctor with before receiving a diagnosis of periodontal disease? What worries him?
Literally, patients tell the doctor this: my gums have sagged, my gums have become exposed, my lower gums have receded. And for some reason the symptom of gum subsidence automatically means that the patient has the so-called. periodontal disease.
More experienced patients, who have already heard a lot of professional terms, who delve into the professional colloquial language of doctors, say this: “The necks of the teeth have become exposed a little, the teeth have become a little higher.” But, according to statistics, most patients complain about sagging gums.
And so, when patients come to the doctor with complaints about the problem of exposed tooth necks, the doctor diagnoses them with periodontal disease. Of course, he begins to treat them. And to treat it specifically for periodontal disease.
But time passes, money also goes away, and the question of why the gums recede and the necks of the teeth become exposed, why the gums recede, has not been resolved. And the patient still has periodontal disease.
What tactics are used to treat periodontal disease?
I want to start with the fact that patients who come with a diagnosis of periodontal disease, they need, every single one, treatment... not from the periodontist to whom they initially turned.
If we talk about the tactics of managing patients with the so-called. periodontal disease, which then come to me again, it’s a shame to voice this, but the treatment of periodontal disease was carried out right up to injections of Lincomycin into the exposed gum.
According to statistics, almost always the treatment of periodontal disease in adults with medications is burdened with a course of some antibiotics and physical therapy.
And most importantly, the task of all these manipulations is completely unclear: what do doctors want to achieve in this way, to destroy some kind of flora or to stop some destructive processes in the gums? It is very difficult for me to say what happens to the competence of a doctor who injects antibiotics for the so-called. periodontal disease, but this is absolute blasphemy. Is it possible to cure periodontal disease by destroying the flora? As a result, the gums will never recover.
Treatment of gum periodontal disease reaches the point of absurdity
I would like to note the widest range of drugs and folk remedies that patients use to attempt self-treatment of periodontal disease at home. Among the folk remedies, one can note the treatment of periodontal disease with hydrogen peroxide, and even treatment with soda:
What about the use of various toothpastes for periodontal disease? What goals do patients have? The purpose of toothpaste is preventative, not curative. And no toothpaste will eliminate inflammation, because there is no such inflammation in periodontal disease.
Advice one. Whiten your teeth with hydrogen peroxide.
Do not under any circumstances try to restore the whiteness of your smile using this aggressive chemical composition! Yes, statements that compounds based on hydrogen peroxide are actively used in dentistry are indeed justified. But in the doctor's office you will receive a carefully selected dosage of a special mixture, where peroxide does not occupy a primary place. At best, when using peroxide at home, you will not get any results at all. In the worst case, you will burn your oral cavity, damage the enamel, and for a long time you will get rid of the consequences of your own indiscretion.
