In medical terms, bleeding gums is known as gingivitis. Bleeding occurs because there is inflammation in the mouth which can affect the tissues surrounding the gums and teeth. This happens to most people who don’t know how to take care of their teeth by practicing proper oral hygiene habits. The symptoms of this condition include bad breath, bleeding of the gums, swollen and tender gums, and painful gums.

If the symptoms are not treated right away, the disease can become more severe and can cause destruction of bones supporting the teeth that may lead to teeth loss. There is a need to brush and floss your teeth regularly so that you will not increase your chances of contracting gingivitis. There are measures that can be done daily to remove the plaque layer forming on the teeth that can cause the condition. It is a must to have regular visit to the dentist while doing these things at home to prevent the onset of the disease.

1. There are natural products that are safe to use for your teeth like herbal mouthwash and toothpaste which are used twice daily for gingivitis treatment.
2. A homemade saline solution is great to use as a mouth gargle or rinse and gingivitis treatment at the same time. This solution is made by putting a pinch of salt into a glass of lukewarm water. Used as a daily mouth rinse, whether in the morning or evening, this solution increases blood flow and soothes the swelling of the gums.
3. Mouthwash products containing sage oil, menthol, peppermint oil, and chamomile tincture are best when used as gingivitis treatment. Toothpaste products that also contain peppermint and sage oils are also proven effective in the treatment of gingivitis.
4. Rubbing sesame and coconut oil on the gums, drinking lemon juice diluted with water, and eating raw pears, melons, and apples all soothe the pain felt caused by the receding and bleeding gums in gingivitis.
5. To reduce acidity contributed by bacteria in the mouth, mix water with baking soda, apply lightly into the affected area with the use of your finger, and brush with herbal powder for healing.
6. Choose one from among sunflower oil, sesame oil, and canola oil. Mix one ounce of this with oil drops of six myrrh, ten tea tree, one peppermint, and three lemons. All of these must be well-combined and massaged into the gums after brushing. This oil mixture can also be used as a mouthwash, but avoid swallowing.
7. The use of toothpaste that contains chamomile can also reduce the inflammation and the number of bacteria caused by the disease. You can also prepare strong chamomile tea to be drank in-between meals or as a mouthwash.