Oil Pulling
A 2009 study showed that the ayurvedic practice of oil pulling help reduce the accumulation of plaque in people with gingivitis. [6] You can swish a tablespoon of high-quality coconut oil around your mouth for about 20 minutes. The swishing will help pull the oil between your teeth. After swishing, you can spit the oil out, rinse your mouth with warm tap or saline water, and then brush your teeth.
The most effective oil to use for this technique is sesame oil. However, a 2012 article in the Athlone Institute of Technology showed that coconut oil may also help prevent the streptococcus mutans bacteria from damaging tooth enamel.
Conclusion
Receding gums are fairly common. They occur when your gums start to move up, exposing your teeth to more harmful bacteria. Aging and genetics can cause gum loss even if you have good oral hygiene habits. It would help to speak with your dentist before using natural remedies and traditional treatment to help treat or slow down the process.
Reference:
[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16914-oral-hygiene
[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/chlorhexidine-oral-route/description/drg-20068551
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/antibiotics.html
[4] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/periodontal-diseases
[5] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24907-swollen-gums
[6] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241721