Water Pik + Oil Pulling + Hydrogen Peroxide + Essential Oils + Salt + Baking Soda + Bentonite Clay = Gingivitis Remedy?
"Clinical research shows that for reversing gingivitis and improving gum health the Waterpik® Water Flosser was up to 50% more effective than traditional string floss"
https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/dental-needs/gum-disease/periodontal-disease-treatment/
"Unlike some so-called natural home remedies, it's not a practice that's based on pseudo-science. Recent studies show that oil pulling helps against gingivitis, plaque, and microorganisms that cause bad breath. How? "Most microorganisms inhabiting the mouth consist of a single cell," Emery says. "Cells are covered with a lipid, or fatty, membrane, which is the cell's skin. When these cells come into contact with oil, a fat, they naturally adhere to each other.""
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oil-pulling
"Because it can kill harmful bacteria and break up plaque, dental professionals have been using hydrogen peroxide since the early 1900s to prevent and treat periodontitis. Along with treating gum disease, killing bacteria also effectively treats bad breath (halitosis)."
https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/adult-oral-care/hydrogen-peroxide-gums-and-teeth-treatments
"The clove oil is one of the most important essential oils to treat gum diseases. A study has shown that clove oil inhibits the development of bacteria and also complements periodontitis treatment. It works as effectively as the antiseptic Chlorhexidine to eliminate bacteria."
https://www.herbstead.com/treat-periodontal-disease-essential-oils/
"In one 2015 studyTrusted Source, lemongrass oil was found to be more effective than traditional chlorhexidine mouthwash at reducing plaque and gingivitis levels."
"Research from 2016Trusted Source found that aloe vera was as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing plaque and gingivitis."
"According to a 2020 studyTrusted Source, tea tree oil mouthwash is promising for the treatment of gingivitis."
"Researchers in a 2015 studyTrusted Source found that sage mouthwash significantly lowered the number of bacteria that cause dental plaque. Participants in the study were able to rinse with the solution for up to 60 seconds without experiencing any irritation."
"Guava leaves have long been an effective treatment used to manage oral hygiene. Several studiesTrusted Source have found the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of guava leaf mouthwash to have a positive effect on controlling plaque."
https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/gingivitis-home-remedy#mouthwash
"The results of a 2016 studyTrusted Source showed that using a salt water rinse can be very beneficial in healing gums inflamed by gingivitis. Salt is a natural disinfectant that helps your body to heal itself."
"Using a salt water rinse too often or for too long could have negative effects on tooth enamel. Long-term use may cause your teeth to erode because of the mixture’s acidic properties."
https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/gingivitis-home-remedy#first-line-treatments
"For years the dental community promoted the notion that baking soda could help fight periodontal disease and gingivitis by reducing mouth acidity while cleaning."
https://healthfully.com/263758-baking-soda-gum-disease.html
"Bentonite clay has been used for decades as a treatment for numerous health conditions. Popular in alternative medicine, bentonite clay acts as a detoxifying agent and is used in cleansing techniques and for removing metal toxins from the body. It is also helpful fighting in gum disease."
https://health-faq.com/dental-care/bentonite-gum-disease/