Essential Oils for Healthy Gums and Teeth
Dr. B. Kanagasabapathy
[M.D.S. (Ortho), Fellow ICOI]
Nowadays, essential oils are becoming popular because of their large health benefits.
Since 2000 BC essential oils have been used because of its special healing and curative benefits. In recent years, essential oils are widely used in healthcare industries like personal care, ingestion, and aromatherapy. Here are some of the best essential oils for healthy teeth and gums.
Tea Tree oil
Tea tree oil is one of the best natural remedies to fight against bad breath and eliminate plaque. If you want to prepare a mouthwash using natural ingredients, you can add tea tree oil as a key ingredient in that. It has a natural ability to fight against bacteria, relive bleeding gum, and prevent tooth decay.
The important thing to keep in mind is, you should spit it out immediately after use, and you should rinse your mouth with water.
Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil is a very good numbing and cooling agent that can effectively reduce muscle and toothaches. This oil is powerful in fighting against oral pathogens and kills bacteria that are responsible for gum diseases and cavities.
Thyme oil
Thyme oil is mostly used in mouthwashes, which eliminates bad odor in your mouth. It is a natural remedy to give freshness and flavor for dental health treatments as it belongs to the mint family. The natural chemicals that present in thyme oil prevent tooth decay, oral infections, and gingivitis.
Cinnamon oil
Cinnamon oil is antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial that makes it a perfect natural ingredient for many healthcare medicines. The antimicrobial property of Cinnamon oil is great in protecting our teeth and gums against oral bacteria that are responsible for tooth decay.
Oregano oil
Being rich in antioxidants, this oregano oil effectively reduces fungal and bacterial infections. The anti-inflammatory property present in this oil can reduce many oral problems. This oil can enhance the immune system, and also it can be used in oil pulling treatments along with coconut oil.
Clove oil
The talks about clove in dental problems are still going from years. Whatever new treatments and remedies may come, but people still strongly believe in clove because of its great benefits.
In Indian homes, if someone says I have a toothache, the first solution that will be given by elder members is to bite and hold a clove in the paining tooth. Clove oil effectively relieves toothache and bad breath too.
The natural ability of clove oil can restrict bacteria development in mouth and cures throat infections as well as gum diseases.
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