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Gum Disease | Symptoms and How to Treat it Naturally
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Gum Disease | Symptoms and How to Treat it Naturally

Knowing how to treat gum disease at home is VERY important. Gum disease has been tagged as a “silent killer” because the symptoms aren’t always obvious and can be linked to a variety of other diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease and even certain cancers. Shocking huh?!

The gums play an important role in supporting our teeth. Bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease which, if you don’t do something about it, will result in the loss of your teeth. I don’t know about you but dentures in a glass jar next to my bed is very unappealing! I want to have my own healthy teeth for my whole life.

Aside from the other underlying problems with gum disease, the more obvious one is that without teeth we cannot chew our food well. This overburdens the digestive system and makes the assimilation process more difficult. Undigested food can lead to fermentation issues in the gut and encourage bacterial imbalances which lead to bloating, gas and just not feeling great.

The gums are one of the last places to receive nutrition in the body and the number of people suffering from periodontal disease or gum disease is on the rise. So, I thought it would be a good time to share what you can do to keep your gums healthy and look after your teeth and your overall health.

Frankincense - The Original Chewing Gum for Truly Fresh Breath

One of my favourite discoveries regarding good oral health is using frankincense resin as a chewing gum to nourish the gums. A friend gave me some years ago to try and it really blew me away. 

Frankincense resin is actually the original chewing gum that was used by the ancients! At first the resin is crunchy but if you keep chewing down on it slowly it becomes like gum. It’s so cool. As frankincense is anti-inflammatory it can really help to soothe inflamed gums. It is also antimicrobial and antibacterial so will disinfect any bacterial issues happening in your mouth.

Oil Pulling - An Ancient Technique to Draw Out Toxins From Your Mouth

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique for extracting toxins from our bodies through the mouth which is really good for the gums and the teeth and will give you clean, fresh breath. I use coconut oil for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and hold it in my mouth for about 15-20 minutes, swishing it around while I wake up and get going. Then brush your teeth with a natural toothbrush and use a tongue scraper. I mainly use my tongue scraper during fasting so I can remove all the extra ‘stuff’ coming out, but doing it on a daily basis can be really helpful as it actually helps even more toxins to come out.

To super boost your oil pulling, you can add a drop of frankincense oil to a little shot glass of coconut oil and use this mixture. You could even try adding a couple of drops of clove oil to your coconut oil. Clove oil is great for tooth pain if you don’t want to take painkillers. Plus, it’s absolutely brilliant stuff for getting rid of bacteria, killing parasites as well as their eggs. It’s also one of the highest sources of antioxidants (because it goes beyond what you could ever get through foods in just a couple of drops!)

The Magic of Activated Charcoal

Alongside frankincense, one of the most profound things I think I’ve ever discovered for oral care is activated charcoal. It’s very high in minerals and I brush my teeth at least once a day with it. According to the research, it locks the minerals inside the teeth, has the ability to repair damage and is also highly detoxifying as it helps to draw out toxins along the gum line.

More Natural Remedies for Healthy Gums You Can Make Yourself

A few other tips for gum health include rubbing a little omega oil along the gum line to help with any contact issues or soreness and also gargling with water that has a little Himalayan sea salt dissolved into it. Really rinsing this salt wash around your mouth will kill any bacteria causing gum problems.

You could also try using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a mouthwash to help kill bad bacteria and also to help whiten your teeth. I use 35% food grade H2O2 and you only need 5-6 drops in a shot glass size of water to make a mouthwash. As you swish it around you can actually feel it bubbling which is an invigorating experience.

So please pay attention to the health of your gums! They can be an indicator of your overall health, so definitely not something to be ignored.

Thanks for reading!

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