How to Treat Gingivitis
Effects of Manuka Honey on Plaque and Gingivitis
Effects of Manuka Honey on Plaque and Gingivitis
As we all know, honey is sweet and good for our health. There is yet another kind of honey known as Manuka honey. It has many more advantages than a regular honey.
It contains antibacterial properties to reduce some health problems. It contains properties known as Unique Manuka Factor or (UMF). This antibacterial factor is unaffected by bacteria in our body and also destroys the hydrogen peroxide components. Up to this day, findings still shows that no bacteria can overcome it.
In a recent study, Manuka honey with antibacterial properties that rated (UMF) 15 can be used to prevent plaques and gingivitis. They even experimented to put the components of these Manuka honey as the ingredients of a chewing gum, and it worked very well. It has reduced the bleeding of gums by 50%. Manuka honey can only be found in New Zealand hiding in Manuka bush, which was discovered by a group of medical professionals. The (UMF) is now compared to phenol (a standard antiseptic) and is now a registered trademark operating from New Zealand.
In fact, the medical investigative group has thirty volunteers from a certain University as participants in the study. They checked each and everyone’s teeth to be qualified to the test. To be exact, they should have at least 20 natural teeth with measurable plaque evident. The study was a success. The study shows that the components of the Manuka honey can reduce plaques and gingivitis.
It has shown to be more effective than other honeys against Helieohacler pylori (A Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium that can inhabit various areas of the stomach, particularly the antrum), enterococci (a genus of lactic acid bacteria of the phylum Firmicutes), Staphylococcus aureus (a facultatively anaerobic, gram-positive coccus and is the most common cause of staph infections), and Escherichia coli (Gram negative rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms).
Gingivitis Treatment
Gingivitis Treatment
An irritation of the gums is called Gingivitis. Plague is the direct cause of gingivitis. In this the bacteria forms a squashy, muggy colorless film on the teeth that continues to grow. Gingivitis can easily be treated in its early stages. Daily brushing and flossing helps to remove and avoid plague thus saving the gums for Gingivitis. To cause irritation and gum inflammation, the thin bacteria film accumulates to form plague which later turns to create serious gums issue like Gingivitis. If it is not treated at its early growth stages it can cause serious and severe damage to gums and teeth. When the body’s immune system is besieged, an infection begins which keeps on growing. Bacteria begin to attack spongy tissues, bones and other sensitive places in the gums and thus causing plague to grow. When bacteria begin to cause harm, it no longer helps the gums and causes infections. Severe or life intimidating, infections are caused from these bacteria accumulation.
Medical Treatment of Gingivitis:
Simple gingivitis can be treated by removing the source of the infection at the initial stages. Once plague becomes tarter or hardens up, it gets difficult to remove, and then it can only be removed with the help of a gum surgery by a dental surgeon. To avoid plague fine oral cleanliness is absolutely vital. Brush teeth regularly and with a good toothbrush a doctors recommended toothpaste which contains proper amount of fluoride. Take correct diet for healthy gums and jaw and ensure your protection. Make regular check ups. Schedule your meeting with your dentist and visit at least three to four times in a month. To remove bacteria from the areas in between teeth and surroundings, use simple Flossing or dental floss.
Antibiotics: When bacteria grow to serious gingivitis, antibiotic agents are used to eliminate the infection and reduce the swelling. Chronic gingivitis is hard to treat and gives lot of pain, antibiotics are used to reduce the pan but no proper cure exists. In serious cases only dental surgery can save from gingivitis. No steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to cure plague.
