When inflammation of the gums , it is better not to self-medicate but to consult the dentist. If this is not possible, you can try to remove inflammation of the gums alone, with medication or home remedies.

What medications help with the inflammation of the gums

If the inflammatory process is accompanied with pain, you can take drugs such as "Aspirin", "Paracetamol", "Baralgin" or similar medication. It's also essential to rinse your mouth with antiseptic solutions. For this purpose, well-suited solution furatsilina (nitrofural), chlorhexidine, myristamine. You can also use a light pink solution of potassium permanganate or a solution of baking soda. Helps also rubbing inflamed areas with swabs soaked in hydrogen peroxide. It is most convenient to do with the help of cotton swabs.


If the inflammatory process is severe, is accompanied by the appearance of pustular sores and symptoms of the General intoxication of the organism, it is necessary to consult a doctor and according to his purpose to take antibiotics.

What folk remedies can reduce inflammation of the gums

In the treatment of inflammation of the gums have long been used decoctions and infusions of various herbs. For example, a good anti-inflammatory effect has infusion of a mixture of St. John's wort, yarrow, succession and sage. You must take ½ tablespoon of each herb, mix, pour about 0.5 liters of boiling water, hold on low heat for about 5 minutes, then cool under a cover to a temperature of about 40oC. This infusion to rinse the mouth several times a day.

Helps also chamomile tea. To make it dry chamomile is better not to boil, just pour the boiling water under the lid and use for rinsing warm. Excellent anti-inflammatory effect has also a decoction of the crushed oak bark, that need to pour boiling water and keep on low heat for 20-25 minutes. Oak bark can be used both in pure form and in mixtures with leaves of sage or yarrow and St. John's wort.

But of course, it is better not to bring the case to gingival inflammation. Therefore, you should carefully observe the rules of oral hygiene, eat foods rich in vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and to refrain from bad habits like Smoking. It is also necessary every six months to visit the dentist.