Dental herbs ideas force us to think about a diet as the primary factor in tooth decay, and, subsequently, tooth health is widely accepted amongst the herbalist community.
Therefore, food is the first topic your herbalist will discuss with you if you come to them for dental assistance. They will also complete a comprehensive set of questions about everything from your mood to your environment to better understand your makeup and situation. After you have been fully “examined” and your diet has been altered to maximize the likelihood of remineralization and healing, a herbalist may recommend a variety of herbs that can help your body develop new teeth.
According to Christopher Hobbs, LAC, AHG, an herbalist and botanist with over thirty years of experience in herbal treatments, the following herbs can help in the process of reversing pathology and strengthening teeth:
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Resins
The following resins contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in addition to their special characteristics listed below.
- Myrrh: warming, astringent
- Propolis (bee product) stimulates the production of new tissue and is antiviral. Propolis is especially useful for mouth sores and ulcers.
- Pine resin (pitch) can be chewed like gum when it is firm.
Antimicrobial Herbs
- Usnea, a common lichen, is stronger than penicillin against streptococcus and staph.
- Bloodroot is an eastern woodland plant that strongly inhibits plaque- and decay-causing bacteria.
- Plantain is a common “weed” that can be used fresh for the treatment of abscesses.
Astringents (antimicrobial, tightens tissues)
These will help strengthen your gums and firmly root the tooth.
- Krameria contains 40% tannin (antiviral). Combine the powder with myrrh as a dentifrice for bleeding or spongy gums.
- Oak galls (oak apples) contain up to 50% tannin. Use powder as a dentifrice.
- Tormentil and Sage: Use as a gargle for chronic gum inflammation.
Immune Strengtheners
A healthy immune system will ensure that your body is producing and distributing nutrients to the teeth and gums for proper healing and remineralization.
- Echinacea: Gargle or rinse with the diluted tincture to activate local immunity and induce healing.
- Baptisia—antiseptic and antibacterial.
Essential Oils
Most essential oil-bearing plants can stimulate blood flow to the gums, which in turn helps drive nutrients into the teeth. The following oils are also antibacterial, so they are beneficial in removing surface bacteria:
- Peppermint oil
- Spearmint oil
- Fennel oil
- Cinnamon oil
- Sage oil
- Thyme oil
- Oregano oil
All of these oils can be purchased easily at health food stores, ordered online, or obtained through your herbalist. Just make sure that your oil is of the highest quality and purity for maximum results.
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