Prevent and treat gingivitis

Prevent

Those who are prone to gingivitis should use toothpaste with ratanhia root or myrrh.

home remedies

Sage contains germicidal essential oils. Rinses with sage tea are therefore a proven home remedy. Boil a heaped teaspoon of sage leaves with a small cup of water, pour through a sieve after fifteen minutes. Allow to cool and rinse your mouth with it several times a day.

self-medication

Tinctures containing essential oils (eg myrrh, peppermint, sage or clove oil) have an anti-inflammatory effect. Disinfectant mouth rinses (eg with the active ingredient chlorhexidine) should only be used in cases of acute inflammation. In the long term, they damage the oral flora, which keeps disease germs at bay.