What is the TCM treatment for gingivitis?

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of gingivitis places great emphasis on syndrome differentiation. Because Chinese medicine believes that gingivitis is only a superficial symptom, and there are many internal causes, such as excessive stomach fire, kidney yin deficiency, qi and blood deficiency, etc., which can all lead to gingivitis. Therefore, treatment must also be differentiated and treated dialectically, otherwise it will not have any therapeutic effect and may cause physical harm due to misuse of drugs. Here are some methods of treating gingivitis with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Stomach fire is raging: 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.

The treatment principles are clearing away heat and dampness, purging fire and detoxifying.

Treatment medicine: Qingwei San with added ingredients: 7 grams of Coptis chinensis, 6 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12 grams of Cortex Moutan, 12 grams of Angelica sinensis, 7 grams of Cimicifuga heracleifolia, and 35 grams of Gypsum gypsum. For those with dry and hard stools, add 12 grams of raw rhubarb.

Kidney Yin deficiency: gum atrophy, loose tooth roots, and slightly red and swollen gum mucosa. Or you may experience dizziness, tinnitus, or weakness in the waist and knees. The tongue is red with little moisture, the tongue coating is thin, and the pulse is thready and rapid.

Treatment principles: Nourishing kidney yin.

Medicine: Liuwei Dihuang Pills with added ingredients: 16 grams of cooked rehmannia, 12 grams of cornus officinalis, 16 grams of yam, 16 grams of moutan bark, 12 grams of poria, 12 grams of oriental water plantain, 16 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 16 grams of wolfberry, and 4 grams of cinnamon.

Deficiency of Qi and blood: gums shrink, become pale in color, tooth roots are exposed, teeth become loose, chewing becomes difficult, and gums bleed from time to time. Pale or sallow complexion, fatigue and weakness. Pale tongue, white fur, weak pulse.

Treatment principle: Nourish Qi and blood.

Medicine: Bazhen Decoction with modifications: 16 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 12 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 12 grams of roasted licorice, 12 grams of Angelica sinensis, 1 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12 grams of Chuanxiong, 12 grams of White Peony Root, 7 grams of Tangerine Peel, and 12 grams of Costusroot.

People with gingivitis need to pay more attention, strengthen their own protection, pay attention to oral hygiene, brush their teeth and rinse their mouth every day. During the treatment of gingivitis, they need to pay attention to eliminating various bad habits, such as not smoking or drinking, not staying up late playing cards or working, and having fewer dinner parties. Eat as soft food as possible.