Home Remedies for Healing Puffy Gums

Healthy gums are key to dental health. Oftentimes, puffy gums are indicative of gum disease or other serious mouth conditions. If you have puffy gums, it's a good idea to see your dentist to confirm that you aren't suffering from a serious dental disorder. You can then take several steps to treat your puffy gums. There are plenty of simple home remedies for doing so.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash
• Vitamin C
• Clove oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink lots of water. Water helps flush away the bacteria that often causes puffy gums. Aim to drink at least 64 ounces daily.

• 2

  Brush your teeth two or three times daily, using a medium to stiff toothbrush. Carefully scrub along the gumline each time you brush.

• 3

  Run your toothbrush lightly over your gums. This will help release any bacteria that is resting on the gums. It will also increase circulation, thereby alleviating some of the puffiness.

• 4

  Floss twice daily. If your gums are quite puffy, they may bleed the first few times you floss. Always press the floss firmly against your gums.

• 5

  Use an antibacterial mouthwash. Mouthwashes such as Listerine have been shown to reduce gingivitis and other gum diseases. Rinse with mouthwash after you have brushed and flossed your teeth.

• 6

  Rinse and gargle with a warm saline solution. Mix two pinches of salt with a glass of warm water to create the solution.

• 7

  Take vitamin C daily. Vitamin C helps treat gum disease naturally, resulting in less puffy gums over time.

• 8

  Rub clove oil on your gums. It naturally soothes inflammation and aids in healing.