Oral hygiene: Try these natural remedies to treat gum pain!

Gum pain usually happens due to an underlying inflammation of the gums and when the person doesn't practice proper dental hygiene.

New Delhi: Do you suffer from gum pain frequently? It usually happens due to an underlying inflammation of the gums and when the person doesn't practice proper dental hygiene.

Instead of going to the dentist to treat gum pain, one can opt for natural home remedies to cure it..

Aloe Vera

Being a rich source of therapeutic properties, aloe vera helps in reducing inflammation and swelling of the gums. Aloe Vera also aids in the treatment of gum diseases.

Neem

One can also opt for neem mouthwash to treat gum pain as it acts as an effective natural remedy to deal with gum swelling, pain and gingivitis. Besides lowering the bacterial load, it also prevents other oral problems.

Salt water

One of the easiet and traditional ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to gargle with salt water daily after brushing your teeth. Doing so prevents gum pain and risk of dental problems.

Clove oil

This oil is commonly used to treat toothache and gum pain because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Take a few drops of clove oil on cotton and dab it on the affected area for quick relief.