A great home treatment for gingivitis is, after brushing your teeth, rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of chlorhexidine diluted in water, as a substitute for mouthwashes such as Listerine and Cepacol, for example.
The use of hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine helps to eliminate the bacteria that cause gingivitis because these substances have anti bacterial and antiseptic action, being an alternative to the use of a mouthwash, usually found in pharmacies and supermarkets. It is not necessary to rinse the mouth with water after this procedure, but if the individual does not like the taste left in the mouth, he can do it.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums caused by the buildup of plaque between the teeth and the gums, which is caused by poor oral hygiene. Its main symptom is red and swollen gums and the bleeding that happens when brushing your teeth or spontaneously. The best treatment to stop bleeding gums and inflammation is to completely remove all accumulated tartar, which can be achieved at home or at the dentist's office.
How to brush your teeth properly
To brush your teeth efficiently, removing all food debris from inside the mouth, including plaque, you must follow these steps:
- Floss between all teeth once a day. For those who have very close teeth and floss hurts and causes bleeding, you can use dental tape, which is thinner and does not hurt; Put toothpaste on the brush, the ideal amount being the size of the little finger nail; Add a little bit of baking soda or turmeric powder (only once a week); First brush your front teeth, horizontally, vertically and circularly; Then brush your back teeth, starting with the lower teeth and then the upper teeth. Then rinse your mouth with water until it is completely clean; Lastly, you should make mouthwashes with mouthwash, which can be hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine diluted in water. But this step only needs to be followed once a day, preferably before going to sleep.
The recommended amount of hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine is 10 ml diluted in 1/4 cup of water, to make mouthwashes for 1 minute. The effect of hydrogen peroxide and chlorhexidine lasts approximately 8 hours.
This step-by-step must be carried out rigorously every day, in order to have the expected results. But in order to take good care of oral health, in addition to brushing your teeth properly, it is also important to go to the dentist at least once a year to check for cavities or if you need to remove tartar with specific dentist devices.
Watch the following video and also learn how to use dental floss correctly, with the help of our dentist:
Electric toothbrush is more suitable
Brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush is a great way to improve oral hygiene because it cleans your teeth better, removing food scraps, being more efficient than the manual brush.
The electric toothbrush is particularly suitable for people who have difficulty coordinating, are bedridden or have weakness in their hands, but anyone can benefit from its use, including children, in which case, it is necessary to buy a brush child electric tooth because it has a smaller head, making it more efficient for brushing small baby teeth.
