People have used essential oils for oral health for centuries, and the studies are finally proving their safety and efficiency. These findings on essential oils show they can relieve toothaches, reduce inflammation, fight cavity-causing bacteria, remove plaque, help with gingivitis and more.
A 2014 study published in the Journal of International Oral Health, entitled “Possible Use of Essential Oils in Dentistry,” states,
“Essential oil rinses are found to be equally effective in inhibiting plaque. A study carried out by Pizzo et al. on plaque inhibitory effect of amine fluoride/stannous fluoride and essential oils showed no significant difference in efficacy of both. As chlorhexidine causes staining of teeth on long term use, essential oils can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine rinse. Essential oils have shown to possess antimicrobial activity against subgingival periopathogens too.”
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CAVITIES, GINGIVITIS, BAD BREATH AND MORE
TEA TREE OIL
Did you know that human clinical trials have confirmed that tea tree oil effectively reduces bacterial, yeast, viral and fungal infections?
Tea Tree Oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and relieves the symptoms of gingivitis.
Researchers at Switzerland’s Institute of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Microbiology found that tea tree oil decreases the bacterial colonies that cause halitosis, giving you fresher breath.
CLOVE OIL
Clove oil possesses antibacterial properties that inhibit bacterial growth in the mouth and acts as a painkiller for any teeth related problems.
Eugenol, the major constituent of clove oil,is known for its anesthetic and analgesic action in dentistry.
METHOD
Clove and tea tree oil essential oils
Rub clove and tea tree oils on your gums or add to your toothpaste . Apply 2 drops of these oils 2x daily with carrier oil like coconut oil.
Oil pulling can help fight gingivitis and cavities. Take 1 tbsp coconut oil and 2 drops of each oil and swish in mouth for between 5 to 20 minutes.