Swollen gums

and reddened by the same; in the vast majority of cases, swollen gums are also accompanied by inflammation, ease of bleeding and pain.

Gingivitis (gum inflammation) and swollen gums are two closely related disorders.

it facilitates the accumulation of bacteria and food residues on the gums, causing an annoying swelling of the gums.
In the event that a subject suffers from swelling at the gum level, he must pay close attention to brushing during the daily cleaning of the teeth: it has been seen, in fact, that the too aggressive action of the toothbrush can increase the swelling of the affected part, favoring its bleeding.

In the event that a subject suffers from swelling in the gums, he must pay close attention to brushing during the daily cleaning of the teeth: it has been seen, in fact, that the too aggressive action of the toothbrush can increase the swelling of the affected part, favoring the bleeding.

Also the tartar, due to the calcification of the plaque, helps to favor and strengthen the swelling of the gums: in this case, the tartar must be removed by the dentist (dental cleaning).

Swollen gums, then, can depend on other factors, including pregnancy, lactation and puberty: here the subjects are subjected to hormonal changes so consistent that they also affect fluid retention and blood circulation.

The use of some categories of drugs can represent a problem in the presence of swollen gums; in particular, reference is made to anticoagulants, since, if taken in excessive doses, they can cause bleeding of the same.

If a person is deficient in vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin K, he will most likely suffer from swollen gums. Severe vitamin C deficiency, very rare in industrialized countries, leads to scurvy, a disease that causes fatigue, pain to the muscles, lack of hunger (inappetence) and greater probability of attack by pathogenic microorganisms. But not only that: scurvy also affects the gums, which become more fragile and sensitive, sometimes leading to tooth loss.
Regarding the deficiency of vitamin K, however equally rare, it can be said that at the gingival level the deficiency manifests itself with bleeding accompanied by swelling.

. As a defense mechanism, our body responds with a strong and annoying inflammation of the gums.

In this case, the herbalist recommends rinsing with a solution containing eleutherococcus (Eleutherococcus senticosus), which with its adaptogenic and immunostimulating properties helps to strengthen the immune defenses. Instead, echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), with immunostimulating properties, or aloe gel (Aloe vera), which enjoys the same properties of echinacea. In addition, aloe gives an immediate sensation of freshness and tends to calm the irritation of the gums, as it is also attributed mild anesthetic properties.

Even a correct use of specific mouthwashes relieves the sensation of swelling: in this regard, the essential oils of grapefruit can be considered (Citrus Paradisi), with known anti-inflammatory properties, useful for relieving swelling in the gums.
Again, sage (Salvia officinalis) and mint (Mentha x piperita) are very important because they give a feeling of cleaning and disinfection of the oral cavity. Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita) represents an "excellent drug that can be used in the treatment of swollen gums, thanks to its soothing action.

and toothbrushes for oral hygiene; sage leaves, pine twigs and dry bark were used, which were chewed. This technique was used not only to clean the teeth, but also strengthened the gums, preventing ailments such as bleeding and swelling.
To avoid the worsening of swollen gums, the ancients also made use of tea-based rinses, since tea, thanks to its astringent properties made by tannins, is an excellent remedy to keep the gums in good health.