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It doesn't always hurt, but it works silently, and can evolve to periodontitis (not in all cases, but you should know periodontitis is always preceded by gingivitis). Gingivitis is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads slowly, increasingly affecting the gums, until the appearance of complications, which can be extremely unpleasant: from bleeding, inflammation and odor on the breath, to mobility and even tooth loss.WARNING: If you suffer from gingivitis you should consult a dental hygienist or dentist.

-Sage and chamomile give guaranteed results. Prepare a decoction of two tablespoons of chamomile and sage two to one cup water and gargle with this mixture do every night before bed.

-Add 40 drops of propolis tincture in 100 ml / 3 oz of water and rinse your mouth or massage your gums, with this mixture. Chewing propolis daily is just as healthy for your gums.

-Oak bark can be used in the form of decoction. Add four tablespoons to a cup of warm water or 30 drops of tincture to 100 ml / 3 oz of water and rinse your mouth with the mixture.

-You can prepare a decoction of basil by adding two teaspoons of dried herb to a cup of cold water. After letting it soak for 30 minutes, boil, then used for gargling.

-St. John’s wort can be used as an infusion: add a teaspoon to 100 ml / 3 oz of warm water. Use the infusion for rinsing the mouth.

-Horseradish roots can be effective in treating gingivitis. Roots should be chewed daily and can help gums because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

-Clay paste should be used daily to massage the gums. You can get this paste by stirring a tablespoon of powdered clay with water.