Bad Breath Cure

Bleeding gums should never be considered normal, or unimportant. At the very least it is a source of bad breath and if left unattended, will result in the loss of teeth.

The first stage of gum disease is painless. It may just be that you get some bleeding when you clean your teeth.

But bleeding gums are caused by a bacterial infection; the bacteria grow on the residue of residual food on the teeth, or between the teeth. This forms what is known as plaque which later turns to gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum infection. The latter stage is known as periodontitis which is very scary and if left unchecked might lead to the eventual falling out of teeth.

Is there a natural cure for bleeding gums?

• Regular brushing and flossing. Brush at least twice a day and floss at least once a day - ideally at bedtime.
• Take a Vitamin C supplement - 500mg-1g per day
• Warm water, honey and lemon. Warm the water up, squeeze the juice out of the lemon and add some honey. Use this as a natural mouthwash, except swallow it too!
• Massage the gums gently with the warm water, honey and lemon and a soft toothbrush to toughen them up. Tougher gums are less likely to bleed.

Try to use a natural honey rather than a jar of honey from the supermarket; the natural honey will have the anti-bacterial properties still in it.

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