How to treat gingivitis, there are three common types

Gingivitis is a relatively common dental disease. The main treatments for this disease include traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine and acupuncture. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. You can choose under the guidance of a doctor.

TCM treatment of gingivitis

1. Qi and blood deficiency

The gums are atrophied, pale in color, the roots of teeth are exposed, the teeth are loose, chewing is weak, and the gums bleed from time to time. Pale or sallow face, fatigue and weakness, pale tongue, white fur, and weak pulse.

Treatment method: Nourish Qi and blood.

Prescription: Bazhen Decoction with modifications: Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, roasted licorice root, Angelica sinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa, Ligusticum chuanxiong, White Peony Root, Tangerine Peel, Costusroot.

2. Stomach fire

Painful and bleeding gums, hot and smelly breath, thirst and preference for cold drinks, and constipation. The gums are red, swollen and painful, and pus and blood are oozing out. Red tongue, yellow coating, and rapid pulse.

Treatment method: Clear away heat and dampness, purge fire and detoxify.

Prescription: Qingwei Powder with added ingredients: Coptis chinensis, Radix Rehmanniae, Cortex Moutan, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Gypsum Fibrosum. For those with dry and hard stools, add raw rhubarb.

3. Kidney Yin Deficiency

The gums are shrinking, the tooth roots are loose, and the gingival mucosa is slightly red and swollen. Or you may experience dizziness, tinnitus, or weakness in the waist and knees. The tongue is red with little fluid, the coating is thin, and the pulse is thin and rapid.

Treatment: Nourishing kidney yin

Prescription: Liuwei Dihuang Pills with added ingredients: Rehmannia root, Cornus officinalis, Chinese yam, Cortex Moutan, Poria, Alisma orientalis, Polygonum multiflorum, Lycium barbarum, and Cinnamon bark.

Western medicine treatment of gingivitis

1. Appropriate use of vitamin C, vitamin A and D can enhance the body's resistance and repair ability, and help repair periodontal tissues.

2. If the condition is caused by systemic diseases, the treatment of the systemic diseases should be the main focus.

3. For local use, it can be applied after removing tartar, plaque and food debris.

Acupuncture point treatment

Some of the body points commonly used in acupuncture treatment are: Hegu, Cheek Cartilage, Xiaguan, Dicang, Quchi, Neiting, Taichong Ear points: Lung, spleen, stomach, liver, oral cavity, adrenal glands.