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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.


natural remedies for dental health

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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