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Mouth & Gum Disorder treatment

Description

Most mouth and gum disorders are inflammation and infection of the gums and the teeth. Some examples include gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Causes

Mouth and gum disorders may be caused by poor hygiene, vitamin deficiencies, ill-fitting dental appliances, or poor eating habits. Smoking and chewing tobacco may also cause oral disorders. Other disorders may even be caused by genetics.

Prevention

Daily flossing, brush after every meal, go to a dentist twice a year for a dental checkup, keep blood sugar close to normal, and quit smoking.

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms include swelling of gums, sensitivity and tenderness of gums, bad breath, bleeding gums, pain, and pyorrhea (inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of teeth).

Rare Symptoms

Spontaneous bleeding of the gums, emission of an unpleasant odor, and Black Gum Disease (gum tissue starts turning black and begins to deteriorate).

Traditional Treatment

Careful cleaning of root surfaces, better brushing and flossing of teeth may be enough to cure the problem.

Alternative Treatment

In more progressive stages of gum and mouth disease, surgery (crown lengthening, soft tissue grafts, etc.) may be required.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Amoxicillin	6.67	5.34	2.43	6
Oracort	1	2.68	3.98	1
Bhringaraj	0	0	0	0
Clove	0	0	0	0
Chamomile	0	0	0	0
Sage	0	0	0	0

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Research and Development

SRP (scaling root planing) is a potential treatment for gum disease. It's the use of lasers during peridontal therapy to lessen the bleeding and swelling of the gums during surgery.

Mouth & Gum Disorder Treatments

(Shown in order of most frequently rated)

6 Drugs

29 Supplements

Sage

Arestin

Kepivance

Periostat

Oracort

Amoxicillin

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>	Chamomile
>	Clove
>	Bhringaraj
>	Kalanchoe
>	Banslochan
>	Haritaki
>	Kapoor
>	Grape Seed Extract
>	Nettle
>	Black Pepper
>	Bee Propolis
>	Neem
>	Solanum Indicum
>	Indian Mulberry
>	Kantakari
>	Cashew
>	Juazeiro
>	Mustard
>	Goldthread
>	Sesame Oil
>	Trayanama Root
>	Dhamasa Leaf
>	Khadirah
>	Twak
>	Choti Ela
>	Lebbeck Tree
>	Krameria Mapato
>	Water Lily