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Gingivitis refers to the inflammation of gums. It mostly results from the non-maintenance of oral hygiene. Poor dental hygiene leads to plaque formation on teeth. Plaque finds a resting place in between the teeth gaps and along the gum lining. And this plaque, if not removed by brushing daily, hardens and irritates the gum line leading to gum inflammation. Other risk factors include diabetes, tobacco use, smoking, advancing age, poor nutrition and dryness of the mouth. The symptoms of gingivitis include swollen, bleeding, and painful gums. The gums appear dark red/purple, soft and puffy with a receding gum line. Halitosis (bad breath) and caries in teeth often accompany this condition. If not treated well on time, the disease advances, eventually leading to the falling of teeth.
The homeopathic mode of treatment is very effective in treating gingivitis. It can treat gingivitis of both recent and chronic nature. The swelling, pain and bleeding from gums are wonderfully controlled with homeopathic medicines. These medicines, if started well in time, help treat the acute symptoms of gingivitis as well as prevent complications like periodontitis (serious gum infection causing tooth loss). In conventional mode, dental cleaning procedures are advised to treat cases of gingivitis. Such procedures give short-term relief. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s own healing mechanism to eradicate the disease as a whole and prevent recurrence.
Homeopathy treats gingivitis from its root as homeopathic medicines act deeply and not just superficially to overcome a health issue. Its action is beyond just simply providing symptomatic relief. It treat the complaint of gingivitis from its origin and hence it is a great alternative treatment choice for gingivitis treatment.
Homeopathic medicines for gingivitis are selected individually for every case as per the characteristic signs and symptoms. With proper course of homeopathic treatment as suggested by a homeopathic doctor, most cases of gingivitis recover wonderfully and completely. The treatment period varies from a few weeks to a few months from case to case. It depends upon the duration of symptoms, the intensity of complaint and how a person responds fast to medicines.
Homeopathy offers natural, safe treatment for cases of gingivitis as it uses natural remedies devoid of any chemicals. These medicines do not cause any type of side effects under any circumstances. Homeopathic medicines are safe to use among all age groups.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Gingivitis
The top recommended homeopathic medicines for gingivitis are Merc Sol, Kreosote, Phosphorus, Thuja, Silicea and Calcarea Fluor.
1. Merc Sol – For Gingivitis With Swollen, Bluish Red And Painful Gums
Merc Sol is the most effective homeopathic medicine for gingivitis with highly swollen, inflamed and painful gums. Merc Sol is indicated where gums have turned bluish red, painful, swollen and spongy. The gums recede and bleed in such cases and are usually accompanied by increased salivation. The saliva may taste bad. An offensive smell emanates from the mouth. A metallic taste is felt in the mouth.
When to use Merc Sol?
This medicine is the best choice for gingivitis when gums are swollen, and look bluish red with marked pain.
How to use Merc Sol?
Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well, however, it is advised to begin with 30C potency. Merc Sol 30C can be taken one to two times a day as per the intensity of the complaint.
2. Kreosote – For Dark Red Or Blue Puffy Gums
Kreosote is one of the best selected homeopathic medicines for gingivitis where the gums are puffy and dark red or bluish in appearance. They become spongy, painful and tender. Gums may bleed and the blood is dark red. Putrid odour from the mouth is another symptom in such cases. Kreosote also works well where there is tooth decay with puffy, spongy, bleeding gums.
When to use Kreosote?
Kreosote is well indicated to manage dark red or blue puffy gums with dark bleeding.
How to use Kreosote?
It is advised to use Kreosote 30C once a day.
3. Phosphorus – For Gingivitis With Bleeding Gums
Phosphorus is rated among one of the best homeopathic medicines for gingivitis with bleeding gums. In cases needing it, the gums bleed easily. The gums are sore, painful and tender to touch in such cases. Pain in the gums gets worse from cold, heat and also while eating.
When to use Phosphorus?
Phosphorus is of great use to manage bleeding gums in gingivitis cases along with tender, painful gums.
How to use Phosphorus?
It is mostly recommended in 30C potency that can be taken once daily.
4. Thuja – For Gingivitis With Tooth Decay
Thuja is an excellent remedy among homeopathic medicines for gingivitis with tooth decay next to the gums affected with gingivitis. The gums are dark red, retracted and swollen, with decayed and crumbling teeth. The gums become very sensitive.
When to use Thuja?
Thuja is an excellent choice of medicine to help cases of gingivitis with tooth decay and dark red swollen gums.
How to use Thuja?
Thuja 30C can be taken once a day.
5. Silicea – For Gingivitis With Bad Mouth Odour
Silicea is highly valuable for gingivitis where there is offensive mouth odor with inflamed gums. Bad odor from the mouth is worse in the morning. The mouth feels dry, the gums are swollen and painful. Cold air and cold water worsen the pain in gums.
When to use Silicea?
This medicine can be opted in cases of gingivitis with offensive mouth odor with swollen gums and dry mouth.
How to use Silicea?
The use of Silicea is most preferred in 6X power. Silicea 6X can be used two to three times a day.
6. Calcarea Fluor – For Gingivitis With Loose Teeth
Calcarea Fluor is a wonderful medicine for gingivitis with loose teeth where gums are swollen and inflamed. The teeth get loose in the sockets from long-standing gingivitis. Toothache may be felt when food touches the teeth. Calcarea Fluor strengthens the tooth holding structures in the mouth to provide the teeth a firm holding.
When to use Calcarea Fluor?
This medicine is suggested for cases of gingivitis where the teeth get loose with inflamed, swollen gums.
How to use Calcarea Fluor?
Among its various potencies, this medicine is mostly recommended in 6X potency twice or thrice daily.
Hello,
More to the teeth, easily bleeding, receding hum line and sour taste in my mouth in the morning, I have narrow it down to few homeopathics as per your article. (Alumen, Carbo Veg, Calcarea Fluor, Phosphorus and Cilica) am I ok to use all together? Should it be spaced out? Or all together and how long can/should I be taking these?
Thank you
My gums are receding at 2 places may be due to acid reflux or some other issues what is the best homeo medicine to regrow currently it bleeds while brushing..
Hi Dr Sharma
Could you plz suggest me a medicine for vaginismis , very very tight muscles of pelvic floor and vagina with too much dryness . I am 45. I am suffering from this problem since March with irregular periods.
Thanks
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I had oral cancer in 2018 in which I had surgery and oral radiation. From last year I have receding gums problem. I can’t chew anything rather I have fluid or moist food. My gums are reddish and purple, swollen,puffy, shrinking, leaving the teeth naked, very painful. I don’t have bad breath and bleeding issues. My taste is mostly sour. Dry mouth is already happened due to salivary glands dysfunction but I think receding gums has increased this problem. Dentist has advised me to get all teeth extracted as my teeth bones are softer now and gums has lots of fibrosis.
Kindly suggest the treatment. Thanks
Hi Sharma,
My mother is suffering from gingivitis, tremendous pain and swelling in gums unable to open my jaw,due to that I can’t take food only liquid consuming. Pls suggest homeopathy medicine.
Hi my father has experienced stroke twice. The very last stroke eventually made his teeth loose n extremel weak causing difficulty in speaking.n eating. He is a sugar patient n taking insulin morning n evening and taking blood thinner medicine too n also taking medicine for cholesterol kindly suggest medicine for tightening his teeth. His age is almost 70 before stroke all his teeth were intact n in good condition
Hello, I’m wondering if there is a way to take all of these ingredients together/like a simple formula? Have you had experience with Tango Nutrition’s Gingiphase (herbal)?
Thank you in advance! Gingivitis and swollen, painful, bleeding gums are a new issue for me, including teeth sensitivity.
Kira
hi,
thanks for all this info:)
my gums dont bleed at all & dont have a plaqu issue but i have serious receding gums & tooth decay, altho i dont have sugar for years…(i do clench my teeth at night tho)
what can i take for that?
may we hear good news!
devorah leha
There is a small pimple like puss in my gums. What should I do
Sir,
This is behalf of my child Baby Juveria Afroz.
Age 8 years , suffering from gingivitis ,bleeding from gums and swelling gums.
Kindly prescribed any homeopathic medicine.
Thanks & regards
Afroz
Dr. i have problem with my guns.
1- My gums are shrinking.
2- Roots of some teeths have been naked, and gums have been gone from there.
3- Bad mouth smell.
4- Both upper and lower front gums have become purple.
5- NO BLEEDING, NO PAIN
6- TWO gums have irritation some time feel..
Please suggest a best Homeo medicine for me
My gum line is reeceeding and I gave yellow deposit behind my lower teeth. Also a little part of two of my teeth broke yesterday. My front two teeth have turned yellow. Can you please suggest me homeopathic medicine?
I have swollen gums, black gums,bleeding gums, bad odour from mouth. Which homeopathy medicine I should take?
sir nanu ondu varshadinda gingivitis inda balaluthiddene yav treatment work hagilla thumba bhaya aagtha ide osadu savetha ide idakke parihara thilisi
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am almost 66 and have the problem of receding gums. By now I have lost six of my teeth and more are getting loose. Moreover, roots are getting exposed.
My gums are not swollen and I do not have a history of bleeding gums.
I am not a diabetic and my blood pressure is normal.
I have though history of conjunctivitis and skin allergies.
I know this is a fairly late stage but still is there a way to stop further recession of the gums? Would these homeopathic remedies have side effects like allopathic medicines?
I am a Pakistani, based in Pakistan.
A reply will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sajjad Kamran
Hi dr Sharma can you tell me what to take for receding gums roots are very painful . Thank you
Sir, i have been suffering from receding gums for a long time. Although i consulted good dentists over the years, none of them told me the severity that i would have to face, nor remedies and precautions i had to take. As a result today my gums have receded badly, my teeth are loose and i am a bad candidate for implants since bone loss and gum loss are severe. Can homeopathic medi cines help?
A very anxious patient.
Calcarea fluor and alumen dosage plz Dr. For age 49
Dr.
I am suffering from gingivitis, tremendous pain and swelling in gums unable to open my jaw,due to that I can’t take food only liquid consuming. Pls suggest homeopathy medicine.
Thanks & regards,
Dr Sharma
I have gum disease and visit my dentist and hygienist every 3 months. I have a loose tooth at the back of my mouth and do not want to loose it and also avoid any more loose teeth
Can you suggest anything to help please
Thank you
Joanne
Hi. My kid just spotted her wisdom tooth. . What can i give to make sure it grows out in the right position?
Sir,
I seem to be suffering from Gingivitis having purple red soar gums. I feel irritation pain. I am not brushing my teeth for two months for a fear of damaging my already sore gums. I want to send photos of my teeth and gums for your reference and arriving at the right diagnosis.
Please inform your email id.
Sir,
I am 45 years old and suffering fron periodontitis with gum recession ,heavy bone loss and loose teeth.Gums bleed a little while brushing also.I am undergoing a scaling and deep cleaning treatment by a dentist now.But the dentist suggests teeth extraction .I donot want to lose my teeth now.Can u pls suggest something?
Would appreciate your advice.
Thanks,
Anindita .
Dear Sir,
I just wanted to know if we have to use more than one drops as dosage in morning and evening for an ailment then we can use multiple drops in one water or we have to use each drop in separate water.
Kindly help me out. Look forward to see your advice.
Regards
Sajjad
1.I suffer from receding gums. 2.I lost 3 teeth in a span of 2 years,1st they bleed while brushing,become loose and fall off. what medicine can i use for thee symptoms.Two more teeth are loose.
Any help u get so far?? Im facing same problem.
Respected Doctor
I am close to 76 years old man. i have 27 teeth in my mouth in very good condition.I can eat and bite apple or carrat without any problem,but some time i feel pain when i bite little hard some times on the last jaws. I am diabetic type 2 taking 1 mg glimepride then I am OK with diabetes. diabetes stay 110-125 in routine.
Please recommend me to make a stronger teeth and jaw homeopathy remedy or medicine
Thanks lot to read and spend time for me & God bless you to take care & suggest me.
RAJ PAUL SINGHAL
Dear Sir,My dentist,after looking at an X-ray found inflammation behind a tooth.My teeth have not needed help for many years,but on that day he prepared a tooth for a crown.He said attention to the one mentioned wasn’t needed at present if I wasn’t in pain.I have no pain,but would appreciate advice as to which tissue salt I could try to help the condition.regards Alan Scoffield.
I am 57. I am suffering from gum infection often.Gum swellen,and boil with pus but no bleeding.Pain and more saliva . Please prescribe me.