Is It Possible For Essential Oils to Fight Gum Disease?

Essential Oils

Did you realize that there are a number of essential oils that might help you to fight gum disease?

Not a lot of people do, but it is worth it to familiarize yourself with them.

Your oral health and hygiene is too important to take lightly.

And as far as bacteria killing agents go, essential oils are just as effective, yet far more safe than many other so-called plaque fighting artificial ingredients like triclosan.

Oramd is an example of one dental product containing essential oils.  It’s a little bit different to use than toothpaste, as you only apply a few drops of the oil mixture onto your brush.

So, not only do you not have the “bulk” of toothpaste you’re used to, but also there is no foam generated from brushing.

But if you can adjust to that, the ingredients will get down into the tightest nooks and crannies in your mouth and kill off the bad bacteria that cause gum disease and cavities.

Quite often, the natural approach is at least helpful, even if it is no substitute for regular dental care.  Using oils might prove to be a healthy way to help keep your teeth and gums in good shape.

Evidence is piling up about the benefits that these oils could have on oral health. Since a lot of people are becoming increasingly interested in natural remedies, they are really catching on fast.  The best news of all is that  these oils are quite easy to find.

For instance, it is possible to find commercial and mainstream toothpastes that contain these essential oils.

You can do a search on the internet to come up with the majority of them.

Mainly, you want to look for toothpastes that utilize ingredients like peppermint oil and wintergreen oil. Some will also include thymol oil.  All three may be helpful.  An oral irrigator can be another useful tool for dental health.

Oils such as eucalyptus, tea tree, and manuka have shown to have a positive effect in the battle against potentially bad bacteria. However, they must be used properly, because failure to do so could actually cause harm.

You can coat your dental floss with the essential oil of your choice as well.  Of course, you need to make sure it is properly diluted.

With tea tree oil, for instance, you simply need to mix it with a teaspoon of aloe vera. Let the floss dry before you use it.  An ozone generator could be useful in making an oxygenated mouthwash. You can use the same method with oil of oregano.

These methods should not be tried without contacting your dentist and obtaining approval and directions from your team of licensed dental practitioners first. The misuse of essential oils can be harmful. What you have read in this article is not enough to instruct you on the proper use of essential oils.

It is also important to understand that using essential oils is no substitute for the daily mechanical disruption of plaque.  And they can not replace the benefits derived from regular dental checkups and cleanings.  You should be under the care of a licensed dental practitioner at all times.

Author – Scott Wells

Disclaimer: If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, please visit your doctor or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition. The USFDA has not evaluated the statements about any products or essential oils mentioned in this article. Proceed at your own risk only.

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