Good oral hygiene should always include regular dental checkups and cleanings. Between your appointments, however, you can use a few natural and herbal dental solutions for day-to-day care.
Maintain the health of your mouth with herbal preparations, supplements, and even a massager in the case of a bad bite. Here are five home remedies that might work for you.
1. Halitosis
Halitosis or bad breath is the result of bacterial reactions to food in the mouth. Separate from over-the-counter mouthwash, try the following home-made recipe.
Combine 1 teaspoon each of rosemary, peppermint, and lavender. Mix the herbs well, then place 1 teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, then strain. Cool and use instead of a commercial mouthwash.
2. Sore gums
Calendula and echinacea can soothe sore gums and reduce inflammation. Dab the affected areas with calendula tincture diluted with an equal amount of water. For sore gums, make a strong infusion and swish it in the mouth for several minutes. You can either spit it out or swallow it.
3. Strengthening teeth
Vitamin C deficiency can contribute to breakdown of connective tissue that produces blood vessel walls, bone matrix, cartilage, collagen, and dentin. Herbs that provide nutrients for strengthening the teeth can be taken as capsules. They include alfalfa, blue green algae, horsetail, nettles, oatstraw, and spirulina.
4. Gum disease
Supplements can also be good for your oral health. Coenzyme Q10 may improve circulation to the gums and help prevent gum disease.
It’s also a powerful antioxidant. Recommended dosage is 60 to 100 milligrams daily in capsule form.
5. Bad bite
Malocclusion or “bad bite” may be treated by a completely natural method that makes it possible to repair and even regrow teeth that may be the cause. This is a completely natural method, based on science.
Apply a low-frequency ultrasound source like that produced by a Novasonic Massager (which you can find on eBay) to stimulate the gums around the misaligned tooth area. Directions can be found here.
Orthodontic treatment for bad bite
While the above treatment might assist with a bad bite, it’s not a cure in all cases. Ward Orthodontics can provide you with a much more effective remedy for a bad bite, since this condition is not only unattractive, but can be emotionally painful because it prevents a person from being able to bite, chew, and speak properly.
The information in this blog is solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to serve as medical advice. It is always wise to consult with your dentist or orthodontist when considering any of these natural and herbal treatments.
Originally posted on October 24, 2013 @ 6:31 am
