I know that many people come to this website looking for answers to these questions:
- Will a salt rinse cure gingivitis?
- What about brushing my teeth with baking soda?
- Can I rinse my mouth with Hydrogen Peroxide?
- And what about vinegar?
I answer these questions in this article.
There are many many many reports on the internet suggesting that you can use one or a combination of these elements to treat gingivitis and other mouth ailments.
Some reports suggest that you can use salt daily as a toothpaste. The same suggestions are made about baking soda. Others suggest a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mix.
On the other hand some experts say that using salt or baking soda daily to brush your teeth is a bad idea because you risk accidentally swallowing too much salt. Too much salt can harden the arteries and cause heart disease. Okay but can it be as bad or more risky than swallowing your toxic toothpaste who’s label reads: Do Not Swallow?
Why and How is Salt or Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide Good for the Mouth?
The modern use of these elements for oral hygiene is known as the Keyes Technique and it was developed in the late 70’s and early 80’s by Dr Paul H Keyes.
According to Dr Keyes all of the mechanical methods of oral hygiene (brushing, picking, flossing, rinsing, irrigation) go some way to eliminating the causes of plaque (and plaque causes gingivitis). But these methods alone are inadequate. In addition to a mechanical cleaning action, an antibacterial agent is required.
Your mouth is contaminated with bacteria. You can’t avoid this so you have to deal with it. If you don’t adequately decontaminate gingivitis will occur.
All of these Natural Ingredients Are Antibacterial
According to Dr Keyes all of the following ingredients will kill on contact what he calls motile microorganisms.1
- salt (sodium chloride)
- baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- glycerin2
- vinegar
- cranberry juice (unsweetened)
In addition to killing bacteria, baking soda neutralizes the acids that enable plaque to develop.
Salt is not as strong a bacterial agent as baking soda and it requires a high concentration. But salt reduces inflammation and stimulates the gum.
Another ingredient that Dr Keyes favors is hydrogen peroxide because its foaming action helps to remove the bacteria from teeth and gingivital crevices.
You should not use hydrogen peroxide if you have amalgam fillings. Hydrogen peroxide causes the mercury in amalgam fillings to leach out. This article explains the problem in more depth and includes references. And this article explains why you should get rid of any amalgam fillings that you do have!
Vinegar? Cranberry Juice? Neutrogena Soap!!? Clorox!!!??
In addition to killing bacteria vinegar and cranberry juice will help dissolve tartar (harden plaque). But cranberry juice is very acidic and should not be used every day and he recommends rinsing after using it.
Two other ingredients that Dr Keyes recommends is Neutrogena soap and a weak solution of Clorox. But there is no way I would put these two toxic elements in my mouth. Toothpaste with six toxic ingredients is bad enough.
So when you find homemade toothpaste recipes that include salt, baking soda, glycerin,3 and hydrogen peroxide you’ll know that these ideas and recommendations originated from an expert and highly trained dental professional and his conclusions are backed by his research. On the other hand some experts dispute the efficacy of the Keyes Technique.
OraMD tastes better than hydrogen peroxide and it works!
And Now for My Sister’s Experience
When my sister recently told me that she had to have a major tooth pulled and that now she had an infection and lots of pain and the dentist wouldn’t give her an antibiotic, I suggested a recipe from page 325 of the book Alternative Cures: More than 1,000 of the Most Effective Natural Home Remedies
My sister doesn’t have an irrigator but she made the concentrated solution as described in that book and and she also later added to the solution a few drops of the OraMD that I sent to her.
Three things happened. The pain and infection went away without the need for antibiotics.
But more than that, her gums stopped hurting. She didn’t tell me about the problem she had with her gums. But apparently she had gingivitis. She tells me her gums feel great and they look pink and healthy.
And the third thing that happened is that her teeth became very white…probably from the hydrogen peroxide.
She rinsed her mouth every day, twice a day with the concentrated solution until the major infection was gone. Now she uses the mixture occasionally to keep her teeth bright. But she uses OraMD all the time.
So if you have any doubts about whether or not you can cure gingivitis, I hope my Sister’s story encourages you to take action. It is possible to save your teeth.
Take action. Try OraMd it is simpler than the Keyes method. You can carry it in your pocket or purse. It is no more expensive than toxic toothpaste and it just works. It’s a gingivitis killer.
- Motile means mobile so a motile microorganism is one that moves about. ↩
- Evidence is emerging that glycerin prevents the natural re-enameling of teeth and should not be used as an ingredient in toothpaste. ↩
- I would use only vegetable based glycerin. ↩
- I would publish the recipe here but I am afraid I will infringe copyright. ↩
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Hey, can you give me the recipe for the concentrated solution?? I need pretty teeth and gums for cheer camp in JULY! Help!
Oh gosh. I didn’t see this comment in time to give you the recipe. I hope you did look pretty!
Just wondering if this is safe to use if you have dental wire glued in your mouth?? (previously had braces, now have a permanent wire) Also can i have the concentrated solution?? thanks.
Rebecca it depends on what kind of glue is used. You need to ask your dentist. If the glue is plastic or polystyrene based, then the menthol in the essential oils in OraMD will break it down. I have a fiberglass splint glued to a couple of my teeth. I’ve had it for 7 years and ORAMD has not affected it or the glue that holds it in place. But it is not plastic glue. I’ll send you the recipe for the concentrated solution.
Will this help if you have severe gingevitis?
I believe it can help. I used to use this remedy before I discovered OraMD. My sister used it to clear up a bad case of gingivitis. It is inexpensive. It doesn’t taste very good and naturally you want to avoid swallowing it and I would be concerned about using it long term due to the high salt content.
I recently found out that i have gingivitis. The dentist said that it can still be reversed, i have to floss every time i eat and rinse my mouth with corsodyl mouthwash. I would like to have that reciepe for the home made mouthwash to treat gingivitis, please.
Hello Daniel
I can tell you that gingivitis can be reversed. I have written extensively on this site about my own experience reversing chronic gingivitis which was caused not by poor oral hygiene but by chronic anemia.
I did not reverse my gingivitis using the baking soda remedy but I will send you the recipe. I reversed my gingivitis using OraMD.
Hi!
I recently found out I have gingivitis as well. I have been brushing my teeth after each meal, flossing and rinsing with a mouth wash. My top gums seem to be getting better, but my bottom gums are still red and bleed when I brush them. They are not soft or squishy, just red and bleeding. This all happened after I got my braces put on (which I still have on). Would someone mind sending me the recipe for the homemade mouth wash to treat gingivitis please?
Thank You!
Hello Christina
It is not uncommon for people with braces to get gingivitis. Braces act as a trap for bacteria and plaque. Because you cannot floss with braces you need to be extra diligent about brushing in and around the braces. Dr Tom McGuire, DDS recommends the use of an oral irrigation unit to help eliminate the plaque that gets caught in braces. When you order 2 or more bottles of OraMd you get a free copy of his book Healthy Teeth – Healthy Body.
I’ll send you a recipe for the hydrogen peroxide solution.
Hello Rose,
Like Christina and everyone else here, I have gingivitis too. The onset of the redness and swelling was very quick. One day, everything looked fine, the next day my gums were swollen, bleeding and in pain. I would also love to have a copy of the recipe of the hydrogen peroxide mouthwash solution and I would appreciate any effort to send it to me, please. My dentist appointment is not for another few days.
Thank you so much, and thank you for sharing your story!
Hello Chris
Was there anything about your gums that felt a little funny or uncomfortable leading up to the redness, swelling and bleeding? Sometimes there is a symptom that is best described as a bit of itchiness along the gum line. This is one symptom that might occur before the more extreme symptoms of redness, swelling and bleeding appear. Gingivitis caused by poor oral hygiene doesn’t typically happen overnight. There is a period where plaque and then tartar builds up and begins to irritate the gums. People often miss the early signs and they only notice the gingivitis when it gets ugly with swelling and bleeding. Of course there are other health-related causes of gingivitis where early warning signs of gingivitis may not occur. But the cause for the majority of gingivitis sufferers is poor oral hygiene. You are right to see a dentist as soon as possible. In the meantime I will send you the recipe. Just remember…do not use hydrogen peroxide if you have amalgam fillings.
Hello, I have an Awful Problem in my mouth that doesn’t seem to bother anyone but me. My Gums on the bottom are ripping away. I have been to the Dentist numerous times and they are so unconcerned, but want me to spend a ridiculous amount of money. It all started 1 and1/2 years ago when I had a New Fixed Bridge made on my Lower right side. The Dental helper left the Impression stuff in my mouth too long and almost ripped my whole mouth out getting them out. The new Bridge has Skin coming out of the top of the teeth that sticks to all of my teeth. Also the other side of Gums on my Bottom Teeth the Skin is coming off and sticking to my teeth and has a sour taste to it. Have you ever heard of anything like this? Do you have any idea how I can get a M.D. to do some kind of Biopsy on the inside of my mouth? I went to Periodontist and she told me that I had No Gum Disease, but did a Saliva test that came back that I had 3 Bacterias in my mouth that were at Very High Pathogens !!!! She did nothing for me except hit me with a $1155.00 Bill. Can you help me in any way? Thank You for any help that you may know of.
Hello Debra
I am appalled by your story. I mean…the fact the your problem appears to be caused by the material they used to make an impression. At least that is what I understand you are saying. Could it be that the fixed bridge … the material is somehow causing a reaction in your mouth?
When you say your gums are ripping way…is bleeding involved?
I have not heard of anything like this but that doesn’t mean anything. I’m not a dentist. Would you be willing to take a photograph and send it to me? I’ll send you a private email about the baking soda, salt solution and we can see what we can uncover together. If I had a photograph…I would be willing to show it to my own dentist and see what he says….with your permission. He is very good and I trust his opinion.
I would definitely take steps to treat what might be some weird infection. Using something like the salt and baking soda mixture or the OraMD product cannot hurt.
I will email you soon.
Rose
Hello.
I would love to try the salt/baking/peroxcide solution…
I am a 28 year old, single parent that works to jobs just to barely make ends meat. I dont have insurance and cant afford to go to a dentist… Recentely my gums have been starting to swell and bleed and are very uncomfortable.
Ever since I have been pregnant with my children my teeth and gums have had more and more problems. I would love to try this tho….
Please email me the recipe…. thank you so much.
Hello Colette
I’ve sent you a copy of the recipe. But I strongly encourage you to see a dentist. Chronic gingivitis can be a sign of other health problems or it can also cause other health problems. The concentrated salt & baking soda solution is a way to maintain your oral hygiene or to try to stave off an infection until you can see a health care provider but it is not an adequate replacement for advice from a dentist when you have a problem such as you describe.
Please try to see a dentist as soon as possible.
Rose
Hi Rose
I am quite keen on trying out the salt/baking/peroxcide solution. Please forward me a copy of the recipe.
Many thanks
Kay
Hello Kay
Recipe sent.
Please come back and let other people know if and how it works for you.
Thank you
Rose
Hi!!
Please please. I need the concentrated recipe! It will hold me for a little before I go to the dentist once I’ve saved the money. I’m also buying OraMD.
Thank you!
Hello Alix
I sent you the recipe today. Let me know how it works for you.
Rose
please send me the recipe for for the solution. I really need it, my gums are killing me and i have this bad breath and taste in my mouth all day.
Hello Priscilla
I will send you the recipe and I encourage you to see a dentist to find out what is causing your painful gums.
Rose
Hello Rose,
Can I please have the concentrated recipe? My husband has a bad case of plaque build up gingivitis and the dentist keeps telling him the same thing, cleaning at the office once a month and flossing and brushing regularly. They’ve already taken out one tooth and are looking to take out more but I don’t agree that’s the best way to fix the issue. He is brushing at home more often and flossing, he even started using listerine mouth wash but, I don’t see any results.
Hello Yamil
I will send you the recipe. If the gingivitis was simply caused by poor oral hygiene and your husband is now following a good daily regime (after getting a good deep descaling), his gums should improve. I personally would not accept that a monthly cleaning is required…certainly not without understanding what is causing what would then be an unusually quick buildup of plaque. If one cleans the teeth daily with flossing and brushing then a descaling every month should simply not be required…unless there is some other problem causing the plaque or the gingivitis. Perhaps he has developed Periodontitis. This might be a reason for needing to see the Dentist every month. Certainly I had that experience when I had deep pockets. I had regular infections. This can be a source of ongoing discomfort but as I’ve written on this website, it can be overcome if not cured.
As for the use of Listerine you may wish to read my article about toxic ingredients in toothpastes and mouthwashes and my other article about non-toxic toothpastes including recipes to make your own.
My final word: if your husband continues to have problems then I would strongly recommend trying OraMD. It was a last desperate resort for me and luckily it worked!
Rose
Thank you.
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to follow up my post from last summer – July 31. The solution Rose offers does work and will help ease the pain until you can get to a dentist. Thank you very much for the recipe, Rose. The solution was a life saver since I was not able to get to a dentist until after Labor Day in September.
Hi Chris.
It is great to get this feedback!
Thank you for taking the time.
Rose
Can i please have the concetrated recipe. My gums are rceding and conventionsl “therapies” are doing nothing to help me
Hello Charis
I sent you the recipe. What therapies have you tried?
Rose
Would love the recipee you mentioned. I have been using oramd on its own and haven’t seen results yet. I’m thinking combining it with the recipee will do the trick. Thanks!
Hello Joe
I sent you the recipe with some notes. Let me know how it goes.
Rose
Just one morning in 2011, after brushing with Sensodyne Tooth Paste, I noticed one of my lower incisors shaky and eventually came off. The dentist shaped its neighboring tooth and used it to anchor a dental implant which I now wear. Then in 2012, I noticed a crack on one of my premolars, which outer part eventually came off and there were no pains. But recently I noticed the base of the problematic premolar swollen and very painful.Although I have not been chewing with that side of my mouth. Does it mean that I have gingivitis? Could you please send me that recipe maybe it will help me.Thanks.
Hello David
It is hard to say if it is gingivitis or the tooth is dead (maybe the reason it cracked in the first place) and is now rotting and becoming infected. I will send you the recipe but I strongly encourage you to see a dentist.
Rose
Hello Rose, I bad fixed bridge up and down and my dentist gold me that I have a severe gum disease and need the deep cleaning. Do you think that is it ok to use this concentrated recipe even i have fixed brige? If yes, can you pls send me! Thanks!
Hello Reana
Do you know from what type of material the bridge is made? I’ll try to research it for you. The concentrated recipe is not something to use every day forever.
It is a stop gap measure…something to use periodically to prevent an infection or to treat an infection while waiting to get into see a dentist. I can’t imagine that it would hurt a bridge if used occasionally. I would be worried about metal components interacting with the salt and as written on this page you should not use hydrogen peroxide with amalgam materials because of the reaction with mercury. Rather…don’t let any one put amalgam in your mouth for any reason. It is toxic with or without hydrogen peroxide.
Do you want the recipe?
Rose
Hay,
I would like to say although this is an old article, i have been using baking powder as my teeth were bleeding badly, and quite saw, however after mixing a good teaspoon with a few drops of water and leaving it for 10 mins in my mouth then repeating with wetting another amount of BP, and brushing my teeth along with toothpaste after a fortnight my gums have stopped bleeding, I am 24 now but when I was 15 and having my braces put on my dentist kept on complaining about how yellow my bottom teeth where and no matter how hard i scrubbed with my toothbrush it never seemed to come off at all, until using this method last week it pretty much came off, my gums are now a nice healthy like colour and will continue to use baking powder for the rest of my life! it really is a great home remedy if your funds are low and does a decent enough job. So I will be going to the dentist soon, and hopefully they will be happy with this small result.
Hello Beanie1989.
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with baking powder.
I just want to ask…do you really mean baking powder? Or baking soda?
Baking powder usually contains both baking soda and cream of tartar.
Baking soda used too often as an abrasive cleaner damage the enamel on your teeth.
I recently had a friend visit and she rubbed the inside of a banana peel over her teeth to whiten them.
She’s from Asia and she says it is a well known technique in her home country.
I haven’t tried it myself yet but I will.
Rose
Can you please send me the recipe so that I can rinse with this until I have enough money to go to a dentist?
Hello Matt
I will send you the recipe.
Rose
Hi! I just recently read this post and I was wondering if I can have a copy of the recipe.I brush my teeth and everytime I do, my gums bleed, I think I have gingivitisbut I want to prevent that
Thanks in advance
Hello Patricia
I did send you the recipe. Bleeding gums are a symptom of a problem that should be treated by a health practitioner. The salt, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide may help prevent further infection but I strongly advise you to see a dentist. As I written on this page, bleeding gums can lead to other health problems besides just tooth loss.
Please do not take any chances and see a dentist.
All the Best,
Rose
Thanks for spreading this great information. I need to get on a program and save my gums. Please send me the recipe for this wonder stuff.
Thanks. Sky
Hello Sky
I sent you a copy of the recipe. Using this mouth wash alone is not a good program. Your program needs to include daily flossing and brushing. If you have a problem with your gums (bleeding or discomfort) this may help delay further infection but I strongly strongly encourage you to see a dentist.
Rose
Hello Rose, first thanks for the great article!
Secondly i would like also that concentrated recipe everyone has been asking for, as i’m struggling with gingivitis for the last 5-6 years i guess. Also i’m considering in buying OraMD, from ebay i guess, as i cannot find it here in Romania.
Anyway, best wishes and thanks again!
Hello Sergiu
Have you seen a dentist about your gingivitis? Do you know what is causing it? If you have good oral hygiene and you get regular cleaning by a hygienist you shouldn’t have gingivitis…uness it is being caused by some other health issue. Regular cleaning for some people is once a year. For others it is once very two years. But most people need to have a descaling by a dentist or dential hygienist on some sort of regular basis. Until I started using OraMd, I had to get a descaling every 6 months. But now I can go for 12 to 15 months before I begin to feel the irritation around my gums from the tartar build up.
If you haven’t seen a dentist in 5 or 6 years, I encourage you to do so. It could help you solve the gingivitis problem once and for all.
I have periodental disease and if you would be so kind to send me the salt, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, I would be very grateful. I see a dentist twice a year.
I mean the recipe.
Thank you for your help.
Hello Geri
I’ve sent you the recipe. If you get a chance, come back and tell us if it helps your situation.
Rose
I would love to try the mouthwash solution! Can you send me the recipe? Thanks!
Hi JenO
The recipe is on its way to you. Please come back sometime and tell people about your experience with this mouthwash.
A couple of reminders: do not use hydrogen peroxide if you have amalgam fillings. Be careful not to swallow the mouthwash because of the high salt content. I would not use this mouth wash long term. It is useful for fighting an infection until you can see a dentist or preventing an infection after oral surgery.
If you are grappling with a serious case of gingivitis or some other infection or problem, please see a dentist.
Hi Rose,
Thanks for doing this. I was seeing If I could get that recipe? Also, the last time I went to a Dentist, he had noticed inflammation, but besides brushing and flossing, never made any other suggestions. Any idea why?
Hello Troublebubble
I will send you the recipe. Your dentist probably didn’t make any other suggestions because brushing and flossing are the main keys to gum health. Unless you have full blown gingivitis or a serious infection, most dentists won’t suggest anything more. A wholistic dentist might talk to you about your diet (too much sugar?) or smoking (another cause of gingivitis) or recommend non-toxic toothpastes etc. But really top of the list to prevent gingivitis (which causes the inflammation) is brushing and flossing. Dr Reitz, DDS recommends 5 minutes of brushing and to use your finger if you have inflammation.
Hope this answers helps you. I will send you the mouthwash recipe on this page but you really don’t need it.
Rose
Dear Rose,
First, thanks for your great article. One of my front upper teeth got infected (actually gums around it), so I made toothpaste-like mix with baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide for gum massage. When I applied it on the gum line and rubbed using my finger, I felt a little bit of burning sensation and some white spots appeared on my gums (disappeared couple hours later though). I am not sure what I did wrong. These are what I used to make the mix:
– 3-part of Arm&Hammer baking soda
– 1-part of sea salt
– 3% Walgreens hydrogen peroxide to wet the baking soda and salt mix
I would appreciate your advice. In addition, I’d like to try mouthwash solution in case my gums are too sensitive to the above toothpaste-like mix for gum massage. Could you email me your recipe? Thanks again.
Hello Bongsu Kang,
You may not have done anything wrong. Maybe you massaged too hard but both salt and hydrogen peroxide applied to an infected area in that way will sting a bit. Hydrogen peroxide could also be the cause of the white spots. I’m guessing that the hydrogen peroxide attached itself to bacteria and started bubbling away. If you’ve ever applied hydrogen peroxide to an open wound…like if you scrape your knee and apply hydrogen peroxide…it will form pools of bubbles and sometimes the bubbles are quite tiny and it can look like white spots. The question is did it help the infection?
I do encourage you to see a dentist to have the tooth check as the tooth itself may be bad and the infection could get worse if not properly treated. If it isn’t the tooth but just a case of gingivitis you may still need to see a dentist to get the tooth properly cleaned.
I sent you the recipe for the mouthwash.
Best wishes,
Rose
My gums are really swollen and my dentist told me to watch it cause I have per-gingivitis. If possible can I have the receipe for mouth wash and or toothpaste. Thanks!
Hello Honey Rate
I will send you the recipe for the mouthwash. You can find toothpaste recipes on this page.
Rose
Rose could you please send me the recipe for the mouth wash. I have the early stages of gingivitis and would really appreciate it.
Hi Rose,
I am very interested in trying your recipe, pls email.
Thanks
Hello Joe,
It is on its way to you.
Let me know how it works for you.
Rose
good day. can you send me the recipe for the mouthwash solution, i would love to try it to lessen my gingivitis or totally remove it.
thanks.
Hello Jaybee
The recipe is on its way to you. Please come back and tell me how it works for you. You might also read the article about honey. Manuka honey in particular applied directly to the gums as discussed in this research can be helpful.
Hi!
Great article. I was just diagnosed with gingivitis and I am working on quitting a 10 year smoking habit. Can you please send me the mouthwash recipe? I am also going to order the Oramd. Thanks!
Hi Shelley
I sent the recipe to you. Come back and tell people here if it works and/or if OraMD works.
Here’s an interesting article to give you something to think about while you work on quitting your smoking habit: 5 Mind Blowing Facts about Smoking and here is the book that is mentioned in that article : 14 & Out: Stop Smoking Naturally in 14 Days
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Good luck!
Rose
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Hi rose,
Please send me the recipe I am having trouble with my gums and have tried everything!!
Thanks!!!
Hi Mel
The recipe is on its way to you. Have you seen a dentist? Let me know if the recipe works for you.
Thank you
Rose
Hi Rose. My gums and teeth on the bottom teeth have been very sore, no bleeding. Was thinking of hydrogen peroxide, but i have amalgam fillings. What is your toothpaste /mouthwash recipe? My face is actually staring to swell by the jaw line!
Sandy
Hello Sandee
I sent you the recipe but you must exclude the hydrogen peroxide if you have amalgam fillings. I strongly encourage you to see a dentist. Your situation sounds extreme and can seriously affect your whole health.
Rose
Please send mouthwash/toothpaste recipe . I knew that there was a natural remedy using hydrogen peroxide but didn’t know other ingredients. Thank you
Hello Glyn
The recipe has been sent to you.
Let me know how it works for you.
Rose
Hi!
Thank you very much for this article. I believe I have severe gingivitis, I have had a lot of bleeding from my gums anytime I brush/floss and also have noticed my lower gum is loose, but no loose teeth thankfully! I brush/floss twice a day and use listerine, but I would really like to try your recipe to see if it helps! I don’t have dental insurance, which is the only reason I haven’t gone to the dentist yet. However, I am getting dental insurance next month, so soon I will be able to get in. I would love to try the recipe while I am waiting. Also, I do have a filling, I don’t know if it has amalgram? It is silver and I remember when I got it, it was a more expensive one and I know there is silver in it. Thanks so much for the help! Also, where do I buy OraMD?
Taryn
I’ve sent you a copy of the recipe. Most “silver looking” fillings are amalgam. If you are not certain about what type of filling you have, you can use the recipe but exclude the use of the hydrogen peroxide.
But I strongly encourage you to see a Dentist. I promise, if you don’t get your gingivitis treated it will cost you more in the long run and besides that it can cause other health problems. Please, find a dentist that will let you make payments but get your gums treated. Your insurance is not likely to cover a pre-existing condition anyway.
About amalgam fillings, I just want to point out that there is a lot of controversy about whether or not amalgam fillings are toxic or not. So just enter “silver fillings” into google and you will find all sorts of articles…for an against amalgam fillings. You will have to make up your own mind. But my own experience is this: I had a mouthful of amalgam fillings. Eventually they began to get old and needed replacement. I had them all replaced with ceramic fillings and I am telling you…I didn’t realize how much of my tooth sensitivity was due to the amalgam fillings. I experienced a dramatic relief in sensitivity and other pain once the amalgam fillings were gone.
Just a note: I had this replacement of amalgam fillings done in an Asian country where many of the dentists are trained in London but the cost of dental treatment is a third of what it is in Western countries. I happened to be working there at the time.
Best wishes for speedy treatment.
Rose
Rose,can you please send me the recipe to. I am having problems with my gums to. Thanks
Hello Norma
I’ve sent you a copy of the recipe. I always strongly encourage people who have gum problems to see a dentist. See my comments to Taryn.
Rose
Good Day,
I was just diagnosis with severe peridontis, and I have loose tooth in the front, can you send me the recipe to help save my teeth
Hello Abena
I will send you the recipe but I think in your case you might have better luck with OraMD. Certainly the salt, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide solution will help infections and mild cases of gingivitis. I am not so sure about the sort of periodontitis you describe. OraMd is what I used to improve my periodontitis condition.
Also, you might read this thread about the effect of liposomal vitamin C on oral surgery and recovery. Not exactly your situation but Vitamin C is critical to gum health and recovery and this type of vitamin C is said to be much easier to absorb (95% absorption compared to 16% for traditional tablets). Just google liposomal vitamin C for more information. You can make your own.
Hello,
I have gum recession and I am worried that swishing with Hydrogen Peroxide may infect the gums and I don’t want to make it worse. Also need a recipe to help remove or whiten my teeth.
Hello Leah,
Why are you worried that hydrogen peroxide will cause an infection? Hydrogen peroxide does the opposite. It can eliminate infections. It is well regarded for gum infections. If you are worried about it, don’t use it. And do not use hydrogen peroxide if you have amalgam fillings (see references on this page). Hydrogen peroxide will certainly whiten your teeth but it can also damage the enamel so use it sparingly. There are many alternative whitening methods such as rubbing your teeth with the inside of a banana peel, brushing with a charcoal toothpaste or baking soda (it can be abrasive). Or try oil pulling with coconut oil. There are several other foods that will also whiten teeth (lemons, apple cider vinegar, strawberries, raspberries) but these may be too acidic. Anything too acidic can damage the enamel on your teeth. I will send you the recipe mentioned on this page.
Hello Rose,
Enjoyed your article. I have the starting of gingivitis. I was told by my dentist. Gums bleed a little when I brush and floss. But, not all the time. What is your thoughts of using a Water Pic nightly or should I use it a couple of times a week? Also, I would appreciate your recipe to try. Thank you!
Hi Julie,
You mentioned your dentist diagnosed gingivitis. I assume he cleaned your teeth which should go a long way towards improving gingivitis. The important message is to brush at least twice a day (better to brush after every meal) and floss at least once. You can use a Water Pic nightly but a Water Pic is no replacement for flossing. It helps to clean hard to reach spaces but you should still floss too. I will send you the recipe.
Rose
Please email me the recipe to help my swollen gums until I save money to see a dentist.
Okay Michelle…I will send you the recipe but get to a dentist as soon as you can. As my dentist says: prevention is cheaper than the cures.
Rose
Hi I would like to receive the recipe because I have a painful tooth with gingivitis. Thanks in advance!
Hello Marjo
The recipe is on its way to you. Also, you might try what Dr Reitz, DDS recommends (see his article Defeat Gingivitis with Proper Care) but use a natural toothpaste if you can.
Best wishes
Rose
Can you please send me the recipe because I have a gingivitis on two of my teeth. Thanks!
hi,can u send me the recipe of the mouthrinse?thanks
Hello Nhanz,
The recipe is on its way to you.
If you think you have gingivitis, please see a dentist.
Rose
I would like the mouthwash recipe and thanks for the tips
Hello Toya,
Same message for you as for Nhanz, if you think you have gingivitis, please see a dentist.
The recipe is on its way to you.
Rose
Hi. !!If it’s no bother I would love to get the recipe from you..It would help me alot..!I’m freaking out…
Hello Ana
The recipe is on its way to you. Please don’t freak out. If you have an infection or gingivitis, it is much better to get it treated early by a professional. The mouthwash recipe is a stop gap measure until you can get to a dentist.
Rose
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