Receding gum remedy is a solution that will help you to battle the receding of your gum lines, and help you to alleviate the pain associated with this disorder.

There are three common home remedies for battling receding gums: mouthwashes with salt water, mouthwashes with sage herb, and mouthwashes with tea tree oil.

Mouth Rinse with Salt Water

Salt rinses are a very popular remedy for receding gums. Salt has soothing properties, which help you to alleviate the discomfort and pain at the time of rinsing your teeth with it. It is very easy to make a salt wash – mix 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of water, and start rinsing your mouth 2-3 times per day for a couple of minutes each time. Additionally, you can add 1 tea spoon of baking soda into your mix, for achieving a better effect. Some people also prefer to add more of the salt and baking soda into their rinses, such as 1 table spoon of each.

Mouth Rinse with Sage Herb

Sage herb is an excellent natural astringent – an agent that is capable of tightening the tissues of the body. You can buy sage, or grow it in your own yard from sage seeds. For the sage mouth rinse, you will need 2-3 leaves of sage. Place the leaves into the boiling water for a few minutes, and strain this liquid. Use the cooled down liquid to rinse your mouth 2-3 times per day for a couple of minutes each time.

Mouth Rinse with Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This oil is sold in tiny bottles, as it is an essential oil (concentrated extract containing compounds from a plant). You will only need 2-3 drops of this oil, mixed in a glass of warm water. Rinse your mouth 2-3 times per day for a couple of minutes each time. Tea tree oil is toxic if consumed in large quantities, and that is why you need to spit the rinse out after you gargle with it for a few minutes.

You can try to use these mouthwashes one after another for a couple of weeks each, which will help you to determine which one of them, works better for you. At the same time, you need to remember that good old regular dental hygiene still remains the most important and efficient receding gum remedy, which should also be on your list of treatment options for receding gum lines.

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