About 50% of all adults over the age of 30 have periodontal disease. Proper and professional cleanings as well as good oral care at home can keep periodontal disease from turning into a serious disorder. Aggressive periodontitis can be much more difficult to treat than regular gum disease though. People with this disease often go through active stages of periodontitis where the gum tissues become infected quite quickly. This can lead to eventual tooth loss and jaw bone loss. You can prevent this from happening by following some of the tips below.

Keep the Gums Clean

If you have an active case of aggressive periodontitis, then it is imperative that you keep your mouth as clean as possible. This is best to eliminate the bacteria in the mouth that causes the gums to swell and bleed. To kill bacteria, consider using strong antibacterial agents like alcohol based mouthwashes and hydrogen peroxide rinses. If you use hydrogen peroxide, make sure to mix one teaspoon of the fluid with one teaspoon of water before using it in your mouth. Also, try not to swallow the peroxide, because it can irritate the stomach and intestines. This can lead to nausea and vomiting.

Use mouthwash two times a day, but do not use the fluid right after you brush your teeth. Consider rinsing after lunch and dinner. Tooth brushing helps to remove bacteria by manually forcing the microorganisms away from teeth. Rinsing after you have already removed the microorganisms will not help your gums.

Use Natural Antiseptics

It is wise to use mouthwash and hydrogen peroxide for two or three weeks to help treat aggressive periodontitis. The alcohol in the mouthwash can dry out your mouth over time though, and hydrogen peroxide may prevent new cells from building across the gum tissues. If your gums have not started to heal within several weeks, then consider switching to a natural antiseptic solution that will not dry out or destroy newly formed oral tissues.

The best way to create a natural rinse is to use essential oils. Many essential oils kill bacteria and other microorganisms, and some products can even soothe the pain you feel due to your periodontitis condition. Cinnamon, lavender, peppermint, tea tree, and clove oil can kill bacteria and reduce discomfort.

Essential oils are often too strong to use to rinse the mouth directly, so place about one-eighth of a cup of sesame, coconut, or olive oil in a container.  Add 10 drops of your essential oils to the container by mixing two or three of the beneficial substances together. Use the rinse like you would gargle with mouthwash afterwards.

Keep Your Immune System Healthy

In most cases, the immune system helps to fight gingivitis by sending white blood cells to the mouth to kill harmful bacteria. This helps to clear up the infection quickly. If you have aggressive periodontitis, then your immune system may not work as well as it should, or it may not be strong enough to control the oral infection. Your body may also be spending too much time attacking bacteria, toxins, and foreign bodies elsewhere in the body. If you smoke or drink, then this may be the case and you should quit these two habits immediately.  

Reduce Bacteria Exposure

You can help your immune system fight the bacteria in your mouth as well by making sure viruses and harmful bacteria do not enter your body on a regular basis. This way, your body will be free to fight the infection in your mouth. Wash your hands with soap and water numerous times a day, especially after you touch doorknobs, telephones, computer keyboards, and chairs. Public drinking fountains, shopping carts, playgrounds, and bathtubs are covered with microorganisms as well.

If you have aggressive periodontitis, then you need to go to sites and work with your dentist to reduce the infection in your mouth. Great oral care at home is required as well, so make sure to rinse the mouth thoroughly and also try to keep your immune system healthy.