What to do about my gingivitis?!

Do not use Listerine. That would be painful and only irritate your gums more than they already are.

Hydrogen Peroxide shouldn't be an idea either.

Anything to stop the pain, I know.

Brushing with hot water and allowing the bristles of your toothbrush to "heat up" will soften them, making brushing a less painful event. Brushing just with water may be something you want to look into, toothpaste can sometimes irritate the area. After brushing, ensure that your toothbrush is becoming somewhat sterilized by running it over hot water (for some time). This will prevent the bacteria from hosting on your toothbrush, possibly making this longer than what it should be.

Aloe vera is amazing. If you haven't heard about it, let me tell you a bit about it.

It's a plant produced gel that aid in the healing of wounds, burns and sores-and fast.

The best way to get this kinda stuff if through buying and using the plant. Such gel can be bought in any drugstore though, which may be something you could look into.

Try and get pure gel. Nothing scented. Nothing with alcohol... just good ol' Aloe.

If you can get your hands on an aloe plant, more power to you.

What would you do with it though?

Take a small bit of aloe gel and place it on your (clean) finger. Gently rub this on your gums, keeping it there as long as you can. This is a healing agent and the longer it has the chance to "sit", the better it'll work. Swallowing this type of gel isn't dangerous but it's best that you spit it out after letting it sit.

This stuff is all natural and so you technically don't have to worry about keeping it on for too long.

Aloe tastes gross. It's certainly not appetizing but you're in a lot of pain. I guess you're o.k. with lasting out the nastiness to get better. When our oral health is in jeopardy, life becomes pretty miserable.

Before trying saline solutions (mouth washing with salt) or using anything with alcohol, you need to heal the area some.

If you decide to use the aloe, keep in mind that you're going to experience some burning and possibly itchiness. That would be your mouth healing. Hold back on running your tongue over the irritated area, this will only agitate it more.

When you notice the symptoms easing, buy another toothbrush. Ensuring that your toothbrush is free from the bacteria that causes gingivitis will help you keep this at bay. That would be awesome, eh!?

If you have any other comments or questions, feel free to ask.

I hope you feel better real soon!

Cheers!

Go to your pharmacy and ask them for a mouthwash for gingivitis. I think Corsodyl might work.