Dental diseases are common among both adults and children. The initial stages require immediate treatment, otherwise the inflammatory process can cause dangerous consequences. To restore a normal state, it is recommended to use proven folk methods to relieve pain and stop the spread of infection.
Beneficial properties of aloe
The plant does not require careful care, so many people grow healing succulents on the windowsill. Aloe for gums is widely used in the pharmaceutical field; gels and extracts are included in finished medicines. Actively fights inflammatory processes, relieves pain and discomfort. Blocks the proliferation of bacteria, effective against fungi, streptococci, and dysentery microflora. In dentistry, aloe injections are used in the gums for periodontal disease. Thanks to treatment, it is possible to activate metabolic processes and restore tissue.
Healing properties of aloe for teeth:
- ascorbic acid strengthens capillaries, normalizes circulation, ensures the flow of nutrients;
- B vitamins ensure healthy microflora of the mucous membrane, prevent the formation of ulcers, cracks, and damage;
- the use of aloe in dentistry is due to the content of folic acid, it is prescribed for the prevention of gingivitis, periodontitis, and is prescribed as an additional therapy in complex treatment;
- vitamin A prevents gum bleeding, has regenerating and wound-healing properties;
- calcium stops bleeding and is an essential element for blood clotting;
- zinc has an antiseptic effect and blocks the spread of infection;
- phytosterol destroys bacteria and fungal infections, as well as the unpleasant odor characteristic of the inflammatory process.
Gum diseases and their symptoms
Depending on the location of inflammation, there are:
- Gingivitis is an inflammatory process that appears on the gums around the tooth, but does not affect the dental tissues. This is a milder form of the disease. Manifested by redness, swelling, discomfort, bleeding. It can occur in acute and chronic form.
- Periodontitis is one of the most insidious pathologies. As it develops, inflammation spreads to the supporting apparatus of the tooth. This is already stage II of the disease. At this time, bad breath appears, the gums become loose and, due to their receding, the teeth appear longer. In areas of inflammation, pus may appear when pressure is applied.
If left untreated, periodontal disease develops (stage III), which is extremely difficult to treat and brings a lot of suffering to the patient. To prevent the development of the disease, you must immediately consult a doctor at its first signs.
Recipes
You can prepare effective remedies for oral inflammation and pain at home. Recipes with aloe vera are often prescribed by specialists in combination with therapeutic therapy. The use of agave stops the proliferation of pathogenic microflora, restores microcirculation of the oral mucosa and the flow of nutrients. According to the instructions, before using medicinal products, you need to perform oral hygiene procedures and brush your teeth thoroughly. Plan your next meal no earlier than 40 minutes later.
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Aloe tincture
In folk medicine, aloe leaf is widely used for cysts. It has disinfectant and anesthetic properties, helps relieve inflammation, and relieves pain.
Components:
- 5 aloe leaves;
- 150 ml alcohol.
Peel the leaves, cut into small slices and pour in alcohol. Place the resulting mass in a glass container and leave to infuse in a dark place for 3-5 days. Then dilute with water - take a teaspoon of tincture for half a glass of boiled water. Rinse with the remedy 6-8 times a day until the condition is restored. You can apply the leaf to the affected area after every meal.
Aloe juice
The benefits of aloe juice are used for inflammation of the gums, stomatitis accompanied by pain, redness, and swelling of the mucous membrane. Active plant components promote tissue regeneration and have an antibacterial effect. It is recommended to be used for preventive purposes in case of decreased immunity after taking antibiotics. In acute conditions, you can apply aloe to the gums for several hours until improvement occurs.
Components:
- 20 ml aloe juice;
- 10 g sage;
- 200 ml water.
Wash the leaves, wrap them in parchment, and put them in the refrigerator for a day. After cutting off the skin, squeeze out the juice using gauze. Pour water over the sage and place in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then let cool and strain. Combine the plant juice with the decoction, divide the entire volume into 5-6 rinses after each meal. Use the prescription for 2 weeks; if symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Aloe gel
In case of periodontal disease, it is effective to use agave to quickly restore periodontal tissue. Treatment of gums at home is carried out in the initial stages; numerous reviews confirm the positive effect. If the condition worsens, an adult should contact a dentist to prescribe additional medication or procedures.
Components:
- 20 g aloe gel;
- 2 drops of peppermint essential oil.
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Cut off the leaves of the plant, peel the skin, and grind the pulp in a blender. Measure out the required amount of gel and mix with mint oil. It is recommended to treat the affected areas 3-5 times a day; it is recommended to treat the gums for 2-3 months, monitoring the effectiveness with a dentist.
Compress
When flux occurs, an abscess forms on the gum; this is a dangerous condition that requires immediate treatment; in folk medicine, aloe with celandine is used. In the initial stages, if a sheet is applied to the gums, inflammation and pain quickly disappear. But when the cheek tumor grows, an effective recipe is used.
Components:
- 20 g celandine;
- 20 gr. aloe.
Wash the celandine and aloe, dry and grind in a meat grinder. Wrap the finished paste in gauze, apply to the affected area 2-3 times a day, keep for at least 40 minutes. It is effective to combine with aloe decoction rinses.
Examples of recoveries
Below are the case histories of Dr. Audun Miskja and those people who turned to him for advice as a qualified private family doctor and specialist.
Story 1: Gingivitis . Moe believes his health problems date back to his youth, when he spent his time wandering around the world, often eating random food and dabbling in drugs. Now Mo has become an artist, settled down and has a wife and three children.
The new lifestyle had the most favorable effect on his health, but he could not get rid of one problem - gingivitis. Gingivitis is a painful inflammation of the gums and periodontal pockets; in addition, when brushing her teeth, Mo’s gums began to bleed. The pain did not subside day or night, and implants had to be implanted into the damaged gums. Because of the pain, Mo often could not sleep, and none of the remedies he tried helped.
I have already encountered a similar situation, and that time Aloe Vera worked well. I recommended that Mo brush his teeth with Aloe Vera dental gel, massage his gums with topical Aloe Vera gel, and rinse his mouth with a concentrated Aloe Vera liquid. And in addition, take Aloe Vera drinking gel. His wife was already drinking Aloe Vera gel for chronic fatigue syndrome, and it gave her more energy and partially relieved her lower back pain. To achieve this, she needed three months of taking 60 ml of Aloe Vera gel per day. Moe came back to me a month later with a cheerful statement that his gums had not been in such great condition since his teenage years and that he intended to continue using all these Aloe Vera products. He has now become a strong believer in meticulous dental and oral health care, which includes eating a healthy diet, massaging the gums and jaws, and taking what he calls “the essential Aloe Vera.”
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Treatment of children
The healing properties of aloe are used to care for the oral cavity of children after 6 years of age. A large amount of sweets and poor hygiene can lead to the development of not only caries, but also periodontitis. It is important for a school-age child to learn how to take care of their dental health on their own.
Components:
- 50 ml chamomile decoction;
- 5 ml aloe juice.
Pour a teaspoon of chamomile flowers into a glass of boiled water and place in a water bath for 15 minutes. After the broth has cooled, strain and mix with aloe juice. Stir well, rinse your mouth with the prepared product 3 times a day, make sure that the child does not swallow the liquid. For prevention, use the product 1-2 times a week.
General description of gum disease
Modern periodontology distinguishes more than 20 gum diseases, of which periodontitis and gingivitis are the most widespread.
At its core, periodontitis is an “advanced” form of gingivitis. More precisely, the patient first develops gingivitis, which is characterized by increased bleeding, swelling and soreness of the gums, and then, in the absence of proper treatment, it progresses to the next stage - periodontitis. Gingivitis can be treated, however, if you waste time and allow gingivitis to develop into periodontitis, you can significantly worsen the situation - periodontitis cannot be completely cured, especially if you wait until it worsens (pathogenesis)! And do not try to self-medicate: use only folk remedies or self-administration of antibiotics, this can lead to periodontitis becoming rapidly progressive.
Contraindications
Treatment with traditional methods requires precautions. Side effects occur with an overdose; if more than 300 mg of agave is ingested, diarrhea is observed. There are a number of contraindications for treating gums with aloe:
- individual intolerance;
- taking diuretics;
- during pregnancy.
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If your gums are bleeding or painful, you should consult a dentist. After identifying the cause of the pathological process, the specialist will prescribe the optimal treatment. In case of accumulation of bacteria, stone formation, inflammation, agave will only reduce discomfort.
The doctor will prescribe complex therapy, in addition to procedures and medications, aloe is also used. At home, when symptoms increase, you should not get carried away with self-medication, which can only aggravate the condition and provoke a severe course of the disease.
For what diseases is agave juice used?
Agave is an excellent remedy for periodontitis, gingivitis and other diseases of the oral cavity. You just need to rinse your mucous membranes with water and a few drops of the plant, and the effect will immediately become noticeable. If bleeding, stomatitis, or loose teeth are observed, then first you need to chew a leaf of a bush, and then rinse the cavity with juice. The plant has an unpleasant taste, so moral preparation will not hurt.
The main causes of inflammation are considered:
- bad habits (large amounts of sweets, cigarettes and coffee drinks);
- failure to comply with oral hygiene rules;
- improper growth of teeth;
- unbalanced diet;
- local gum injuries;
- the presence of underlying diseases - hepatitis or diabetes.
In all cases, excluding the last one, aloe helps to completely stop the inflammatory process.
