Woke up this morning, brushed my teeth, and noticed my gums were looking kinda angry. Red, puffy, you know, just generally irritated. Got me thinking about that time my grandma swore by saltwater rinses and some weird herbal tea concoction she made. Wonder if that stuff actually works or if she was just pulling my leg. Anyone got any quirky home remedies or stories about calming down cranky gums?
Saltwater rinses actually do help, at least for me. Had a dentist recommend it years ago when my gums were acting up after a deep cleaning. I was skeptical (still am about most home remedies), but it calmed things down pretty quick. Not sure about the herbal tea thing though...I'd be cautious about putting random stuff on irritated gums. If it gets worse or doesn't clear up soon, maybe have someone take a look? Better safe than sorry with dental stuff, trust me.
