- Essential Oils
– In 2014, a study was conducted on the topic of essential oils and was published in the Journal of International Oral Health. According to the study:
‘’It has been found that essential oil rinses are equally effective in inhibiting plaque. A study was carried out on the plaque inhibitory effects of amine fluoride and essential oils and it showed that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of both. The long term use of chlorhexidine can cause staining of the teeth, in this situation essential oils can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine rinses. Essential oils have been proven to possess antimicrobial action against sub gingival peri pathogens.
These essential oils are the best choice to relieve a toothache:
– Tea tree oil
– Clove
– Peppermint
– Myrrh
– Spearmint
– Cinnamon
Avoid Toothache
Apart from the uses mentioned above, you should be careful to keep perfect oral hygiene and remember to brush your teeth after every meal. When it comes to flossing, this is an option you can discuss with your dentist.
If your teeth are more prone to decay than others’, you can rinse with salt and water after your meals.
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