14 Effective Home Remedies for Gingivitis
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A cup of water
What You Have To Do
- Mix the lemon juice with water and use this as a mouthwash.
- Swish this solution in your mouth for 1-2 minutes and then spit it out.
- Rinse your mouth clean with plain water.
How Often You Should Do This
Use this homemade mouthwash every morning and night until you get relief.
Why This Works
Lemon contains citric acid and ascorbic acid that exert antimicrobial effects on the oral bacteria (9).
7. Mustard Oil And Salt For Gingivitis
You Will Need
- 1 teaspoon mustard oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
What You Have To Do
- Mix the oil and salt.
- Massage your gums with this for 2-3 minutes using your fingers.
- Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water to remove all traces of the oil.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this twice every day to get rid of gingivitis symptoms.
Why This Works
The inflamed gums can be soothed by massaging them with the mustard oil-salt mixture. Both these ingredients possess antimicrobial properties, and they will restore the health of your gums (10).
