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Can Herbs Repair Teeth? | Herbs for Dental Health | Herbal Remedies for Tooth Decay
Many herbs have the ability to improve dental health. This can include improving and preventing tooth decay, whitening teeth, inflammation, and more. I have used many of these herbs for a variety of uses. My personal favorite is clove oil.
Onion
Chewing on a raw onion can increase dental health
Due to its sulfuric compounds, onions provide antibacterial properties
Antiseptic, anti-microbial properties
Fights infection
Cloves
Provides pain relief
Holds anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, anti-microbial properties
One of its most potent properties is antiseptic, due to its ability to numb tooth pain
Peppermint
Greatly known for its ability to freshen stanky breath.
Peppermint contains anti-inflammatory properties
Soothes gum inflammation
Reduces nausea
Great for oil pulling because of its ability to clean the gums and reduce plaque
Black Walnut Bark
Teeth whitener
Removes dental stains of many types
Chew Stick aka Miswak
Primarily used as a toothbrush in parts of Africa and Asia
Whitens teeth
Prevents tooth decay
Removes plaque
Remineralize teeth
Coconut Oil
Antifungal, anti-inflammatory properties
Helps fight bacteria
The main ingredient in oil pulling
Thyme
Relieves tooth pain
Fights against tooth decay, gum infections and other oral infections
Freshens breath
Cinnamon Bark
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal anti-microbial properties
Rich in calcium
Relieves toothaches
Freshens breath
Reduces pain and swelling
Great for oil pulling
Helps with remineralizing teeth
Eucalyptus
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties
Great for soothing oral infection
Improves gum health and fights plaque to prevent gum disease
Rosemary
High in calcium which is able to improve and strengthen tooth enamel
Removes plaque buildup
Fights against cavities
Antibacterial, anti-microbial
Assists in remineralizing teeth
Neem Leaves
Treats teeth plaque
Prevents cavities
Chew on neem leaves to prevent gum infections and overall dental health
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