Treatment of gums with honey is a folk remedy for gingivitis and periodontal disease, but it is recognized by traditional medicine. For example, Israel produces FlorMel, which has proven to be an effective medicine. This solution, created on the basis of honey and plant extract (Echinacea, Eleutherococcus, Alfalfa, and others), is used for rinsing the mouth.
Cost 120 grams FlorMel about 600-700 rubles. Traditional medicine offers free prescriptions that are equally effective in improving oral health.
The content of the article
- 1 Forms of the disease
- 1.1 Prevention
- 2 Medotherapy
- 2.1 Противопоказания
- 2.2 Massage
- 2.3 Rinsing
- 2.4 Ointment
- 2.5 Ingestion (Kiev method of treatment)
Forms of the disease
The inflammatory process in the gums often begins imperceptibly. This is a slight bleeding, an unpleasant odor in the morning, plaque on the teeth.
Mild inflammation is called gingivitis.… It is easily treatable with proper oral hygiene, rejection of bad habits, optimal drinking regime (2-2,5 liters of water per day). The main symptoms of such inflammation are swelling, unpleasant odor, hypersensitivity, bleeding.
Launched inflammation turns into periodontal disease… The gums in this form of the disease do not adhere well to the necks of the teeth. Gum pockets are formed that fill with pus. The alveolar process atrophies. Over time, teeth become overloaded, loosened and fall out. The first signs are the viscosity of saliva and an unpleasant odor in the morning, bleeding. A comprehensive treatment is required, including physiotherapy, medication, and, if necessary, surgical intervention.
Prevention
As a preventive measure, it is necessary:
- establish nutrition, enriching it with a sufficient amount of proteins and vitamins;
- eliminate vascular, endocrine and nervous system diseases;
- take care of the correct metabolism (reduce weight, add physical activity);
- Provide proper care – cleaning after every meal, removing tartar and filling.
In such simple ways, the condition of the oral cavity will be improved even with a genetic predisposition to gum disease.
Medotherapy
Natural honey does not damage tooth enamel, as they sometimes write on the Internet. On the contrary, it is effective in killing viruses and bacteria.
In addition to antiseptic properties, honey has mild analgesic properties, improves blood circulation in the gums. It can be used both for the treatment and prevention of gum problems.
Moreover, any variety has such medicinal properties. Sometimes it is recommended to choose chestnut or buckwheat honey. But once again we emphasize – the variety does not really matter.
Противопоказания
Natural honey product cannot be consumed internally and externally used in case of individual intolerance.
It is also not given to children under one year old due to the risk of allergies.
Use with caution inside with diabetes! Consultation of the attending physician and strict control of blood sugar levels are required.
Massage
The easiest way to relieve the incipient inflammation is to massage the gums with a finger moistened with liquid honey.
This is done every time after thoroughly brushing your teeth. The massage should last at least 2-3 minutes. You can use a soft bristled brush for this purpose, which should not be strongly pressed against the mucous membrane.
Rinsing
Rinsing with honey water will have the same preventive and curative effect.
It is taken:
- half a teaspoon of honey product;
- 100 milliliters of water at room temperature (unboiled).
You can rinse your mouth any time of the day. The honey solution helps to fight off multiplying bacteria and infections.
And its ingestion perfectly stimulates the immune system.
Read: Why and how they drink water with honey
Ointment
It is taken:
- 20 grams of natural honey;
- 5-10 burnt table salt.
The mixture is stirred until the salt is completely dissolved. It is used in massage for rubbing into the gums. You can put a little ointment in a canvas rag, form a knot, and in this form use it to rub the root area of the teeth.
Ingestion (Kiev method of treatment)
For oral administration used propolis honey 10% concentration.
A teaspoon of the honey product must be kept in the mouth two to three times a day until it is completely dissolved (dissolve slowly).
At the same time, you can chew three times a day, 0,3-0,5 grams of powder from calamus rhizomes.
Note: For the preparation of propolis honey, usually take from 3 to 10 grams of propolis pre-cooled in the freezer per 100 grams of natural honey. The mixture is obtained by melting bee products in a water bath at 40 degrees. Store in the refrigerator for a year.
Remember that using honey is not a panacea. A visit to the dentist is a prerequisite for effective treatment of gum inflammation.
