Home Remedies July, 2014 | Page 19

10 Gum Infection Definition Gum disease is a common dental problem that may result in tooth loss. An infection is when bacteria or viruses invade and grow within a tissue. There is almost always associated inflammation. Gum Disease causes the gums to become swollen, red, and bleed. The most common types of adult gum disease are Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Home Remedies for Gum Infection Smear aloe vera on the infected gums. Rinse the mouth with salty water. Boil water with salvia and gurgle. Mix cinnamon with water and gurgle. Wash your mouth often with chamomile and salvia. Eat fresh apples. Gurgle lemon juice and salty water. Blanch 3 tablespoons of diced pomegranate peel in 2 cups of water and gurgle. Boil some carnations, cool and gurgle. 17