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Rinse out your mouth with cool or cold water. Rinsing may get rid of any debris that is causing your gums to itch and help soothe inflammation and swelling. Try and rinse with filtered or bottled water. You could be allergic to something in your water and that is causing your itchy gums. Suck on a piece of ice if your gums are itchy. The cold can numb the discomfort and reduce any inflammation associated with itchy gums.  Try popsicles or other frozen foods if you don’t like ice cubes. Allow the ice to melt, which can keep your oral cavity hydrated and may prevent further itching. Depending on the source of your itchy gums, gargling with some saltwater can relieve itchiness. Rinse with saltwater until your gums stop itching.  Mix one tablespoon of salt in glass of warm water. Gargle a mouthful for about 30 seconds, concentrating on your gums. Spit out the water when you're finished. Avoid swallowing the mixture and don’t use it for more than seven to 10 days. Mix a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. The solution may minimize any itchiness or associated inflammation.  Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with an equal amount of water. Rinse with the mixture for 15–30 seconds and spit it out when you’re done. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide for longer than 10 days. You can also try rinsing your mouth with bee propolis liquid, though this may stain your teeth. Add six to 10 drops into a glass of water and rinse for one minute before spitting out the solution. Mix baking soda and water to form a paste, then apply it to your gums. The paste may control any bacterial infections causing your gums to itch.  Spoon one tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of filtered or bottled water. Add small amounts of water until the mixture makes a thick paste. Consider trying a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Recent studies have shown that aloe vera can help with inflammation due to oral conditions. Dab some on your itchy gums to help relieve the condition. You can find aloe vera in the following forms, all of which may help your itchy gums:  Toothpastes and mouthwashes Gels, which you can mix with water and drink or dab directly on your gums Topical sprays Juices, which you can swish around Consider limiting foods and drinks that may make any itchiness or inflammation worse. Limit or avoid spicy and acidic foods or tobacco.  Be aware of trigger foods that make your itchiness worse. These may be the signal of an oral allergy as the cause of your itchy gums.  Eat foods that won't make the itchiness worse. Try yogurt and ice cream, which may cool and sooth your gums. Foods and drinks like tomatoes, lemons, orange juice, and coffee may make your itching or any inflammation worse.  Stay away from tobacco products, which might be the source of your itching or make it worse. . Studies have shown that psychological stress can contribute to periodontal disease. Reducing the stress in your life may help relieve itching gums.  Avoid stressful situations whenever you can. Exercise and gentle activities can minimize stress.
Rinse your mouth with cool water. Suck on some ice. Gargle with saltwater. Swish a hydrogen peroxide solution. Make a baking soda paste. Dab on aloe vera. Limit spicy and acidic foods. Reduce stress levels