The bone tissue of the jaws with the gums as a whole form a periodontal complex - periodontium on which our teeth are fixed and supported. Bacteria can enter the periodontium - sources of infectious diseases, which make the gums ache and swell.
The inflammatory process progresses, pustules form, unpleasant.
Why does the gum swell and hurt?
Periodontal tissues become inflamed due to disturbances in blood flow in small vessels (capillaries), insufficient blood supply causes hypoxia (insufficient oxygen supply).
Microorganisms multiply rapidly when salivary glucose is high. As a result, the tissue near the neck of the teeth swells and occurs gingivitis- chronic inflammation of the gums.
If the tumor is not treated, the inflammation spreads to other (deep) tissues, near the roots of the teeth. The gums hurt, everything in the mouth is numb and itchy.
Ulcers appear with purulent discharge and the formation of a tooth pocket, it becomes painful to chew food. The described symptomatology refers to a disease called periodontitis which affects most patients after 30 years of age.
At first, the swollen gum crawls over the tooth, becomes cyanotic, and bad breath appears. After a few days, the tumor subsides, the neck of the tooth is exposed.
The reasons for the development of gum inflammation and swelling are not fully understood to date. Although there is an opinion of some authors that the reason lies in the sclerosis of the blood vessels, dysfunctions of the endocrine and nervous systems, and the formation of tartar.
Of course, any disease of the oral cavity, like gingivitis and periodontal disease, is caused by poor oral hygiene. With an advanced stage of the disease ( periodontal disease) the gums move away from the tooth with the formation of tartar. This leads to loosening and loss of not only sick, but also healthy teeth.
Gums swell with diseases of the spine
According to the course of anatomy, it is known that the cervical spine has contact with the eyes, auditory and optic nerves, thyroid gland, nasopharynx, vocal cords and larynx.
Myopia develops in children who have undergone it. Affected tonsils contribute to the tension of the muscles of the cervical spine. A constant muscle spasm transmits information to the muscles of the eyes, which respond with a spasm of accommodation, that is myopia(myopia).
Also, reflexively, due to the pathology of the cervical spine, headaches, insomnia begin, hearing worsens, increases; swollen gums, sore throat and teeth, develop, nasal congestion, dermatitis around the lips and nose.
Other causes of pain and inflammation of the gums
Recent clinical observations of scientists have shown that inflammation and swelling of the gums, accompanied by bleeding, pain, and the formation of aphthae, are associated not only with exposure to pathogenic bacteria, but also with negative emotions.
In patients with periodontitis or periodontal disease, the blood contains a large amount of the hormone cortisol reducing immunity. Negative reactions of the body, stressful situations increase the synthesis of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.
Scientists have identified the relationship of gum tumors with negative experiences in patients prone to anxiety and emotional stress.
In many cases, inflammation and swelling of the gums, bleeding are due to a deficiency flavonoids in the human body. Flavonoids are substances that give plants the color they need for photosynthesis and metabolism.
Flavonoids are usually found in conjunction with sugars (glycosides), some of which are a source of tannins. They are rich in red beets, apples, carrots, pears, cabbage, plums, lemons, grapes, oranges, raspberries, currants, cherries.
Prevention of gum disease
Bad breath is a common companion of gum swelling. It occurs due to the formation of pockets between the teeth, in which the ingested food accumulates and rots, pathogenic microorganisms multiply, caries and dental stones develop.
Even the best expensive toothpastes, various brushes, brushes, dental floss cannot clean the resulting pockets and tartar.
A thick plaque observed in the morning on the tongue of white or yellow color signals the pathology of the digestive system organs, is a source of a bad smell. In such a situation, a gastroenterologist can help.
In any case, when a bad breath develops, even if there is no swelling or inflammation of the gums, it is recommended to seek the advice of a medical institution.
How to restore the function of the salivary glands. Dysfunction of the salivary glands can cause pain and swelling of the gums. Viscous saliva contains phytoncides that have a detrimental effect on microbes.
With insufficient saliva secretion, the oral cavity is poorly cleansed of toxins and microbes, this also causes inflammation of the tissues in the mouth.
In addition, saliva contains enzymes that process starch - the main source of tartar. The alkaline reaction of saliva detoxifies the acid that destroys dental tissue.
To prevent gum swelling, it is important to rinse your mouth with a solution of table salt after each meal - 1 tsp for 200 ml of water. salt.
Massage the gums with a mixture sea salt with vegetable oil. It is customary to brush your teeth in the morning and evening before going to bed. It is very useful to use a special yogi paste for this:
- dissolve fine sea salt (pinch) in olive or other vegetable oil;
- clean the oral cavity with massage movements of the index and middle fingers, starting from the gums to the tips of the teeth, both from the outer and inner sides.
- the procedure lasts at least two minutes, ensures the prevention of the development of gum and dental calculus tumors.
Composition for cleaning teeth with hydrogen peroxide, soda, lemon juice
Mix 15 drops of a 3% solution hydrogen peroxide 1/2 teaspoon food grade soda and 2 drops of fresh lemon juice. Brush your teeth with the resulting mixture, then rinse your mouth. Eating food and water no earlier than fifteen minutes later.
This method provides gum massage, improves tissue blood supply, eliminates inflammation and regenerates inflamed tissue.
Special food for prevention
The daily diet should include vegetables, fresh fruits, which help prevent the development of gum tumors.
To improve blood flow, the work of the chewing muscles is provided by chewing fresh white cabbage, durum apples, carrots.
Soft, cooked food is the cause of various periodontal diseases.
Garlic
To strengthen your teeth and gums, it is worth chewing a clove for a couple of minutes every day. garlic before the formation of gruel, then spit it out.
The bad smell is eliminated by chewing the green parsley, walnut nut, drink 200 ml of hot whole milk.
Beeswax
Chew honeycomb- it removes plaque from the enamel and strengthens the gums.
What to do if the gums are swollen at home
Fresh juices
Juices are the best means of preventing infectious and somatic diseases. They normalize metabolism, help the body get rid of toxins and toxins.
Celandine with butter
- Dissolve in equal parts by weight refined olive oil and 30% to obtain a homogeneous emulsion. To lubricate swollen gums 1 or 2 times a day.
Vegetable oils
- Wipe the gums with a soft toothbrush soaked in warm olive oil... For pain, you can rinse your mouth with oil. The procedure should be done in the morning for 10 minutes;
- Lubricate sore gums and cheeks fir oil, you can attach a bandage or cotton wool soaked in oil to them.
Water infusion of lemon balm
- Insist four hours 2c l. lemon balm in 200 ml boiling water, filter. For rinsing swollen, sore gums.
Tincture of calendula
- Pharmacy tincture marigold in alcohol, dilute with water in a proportion of 1 part of tincture and 10 parts of warm water. Mouthwash 2-3 r / d
Propolis with apple cider vinegar
- Dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 5. Rinsing swollen gums. Keep a 40% propolis tincture in your mouth for a couple of minutes.
Aloe tree
- To relieve inflammation of the gums, wipe them with pulp aloe leaf 3 r / d.
Salt and natural honey
- Thoroughly dissolve sea food or table salt in a spoonful of natural honey. Rub the mixture with a soft brush or with two fingers, while simultaneously massaging the tissues.
Cabbage pickle
- Rinse the mouth against loose gums sauerkraut brine.
St. John's wort
- Use alcoholic vodka tincture in a 1: 5 ratio. Use a diluted tincture in water for rinsing your mouth (30 drops in 100 ml of water.
You can prepare an infusion of the plant: 1 tbsp. Brew raw materials with a glass of boiling water, cool, filter. St. John's wort has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
Lemon juice
Apply juice diluted with water to sores and loose gums lemon using a soft brush or cotton wool without touching the teeth.
Hydrogen peroxide with propolis
Rinse the oral cavity with diluted water (1: 1) 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, dry the gums, treat them with a cotton swab dipped in 40% alcoholic propolis tincture, diluted with water. Spend every day for 10 days.
Folk remedies for swollen gums
Rose flower tincture
Insists on vodka. It is used to rinse swellings and sore gums.
Elderberry infusion
With gingivitis, the gums are swollen, inflamed, sore, itchy. For healing, an effective folk remedy is used - rinsing the mouth with an infusion of Siberian or red elderberry hot.
In severe cases, you should visit your dentist's office to remove tartar.
Sorrel juice
Wash and finely chop fresh leaves in a blender sorrel... Squeeze out the juice from the resulting gruel. Dilute with an equal volume of water and apply as a mouthwash.
Big plantain
Grind the washed fresh leaves in a meat grinder, squeeze the juice out of the gruel, which you need to lubricate the areas of the swollen gums.
Alternative treatment for swollen gums involves the preparation of infusions for rinsing from marigold flowers(anti-inflammatory), flowers chamomile, oak bark(astringent, antiseptic effect), leaves stinging nettle(hemostatic effect).
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