Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Relieve Swollen Gums Caused by Infections
- How to deal with cavities with natural treatment
- 1. Salt
- 2. Garlic
- 3. Licorice (sweet root)
- 4. Turmeric
- 5. Cloves
- 6. Oil pulling
Medical Video: How to Relieve Swollen Gums Caused by Infections
Cavities become the most common dental problem in Indonesia. As revealed by drg. Sri Angky Soekanto, DDS, PhD., Dental health practitioner and oral biologist at the University of Indonesia, these cavities sufferers are very high in Indonesia. The reason is the awareness of the Indonesian population on dental health is still very minimal. That also underlies the existence of oral hygiene education programs to schools, because building habits must be done from a small age. When this awareness is not cultivated, the risk of getting cavities will increase.
Cavities are caused by acids produced by bacteria that eat sugar from the food we eat. This acid can damage teeth. If not treated properly, cavities can cause infection, even cavities are associated with several diseases, one of which is heart disease. Then, what is the solution?
You can go to the dentist, the doctor will do a check, so you can take appropriate action to deal with cavities. You must have heard patching teeth, right? The procedure is to drill a tooth with a hole, then fill it with safe materials for patching teeth - such as a mixture of silver, gold. But, if your teeth are already wrinkled but you cannot go directly to the doctor, there are several ways to deal with the pain with some natural remedies at home.
How to deal with cavities with natural treatment
The good news, you can find home-based ingredients as a treatment for pain caused by cavities. Here are some ingredients and ways you can try:
1. Salt
Yes, you can use salt to treat cavities. Salt contains antiseptic and antibacterial. You can use salt water as a mouthwash to reduce inflammation and pain, overcome infections, and prevent the development of bacteria in the mouth. Here's how to use it:
- Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Gargle the solution to sweep all parts of your mouth for one minute. In addition, focus on gargling the area with cavities. You can do this treatment 3 times a day until the symptoms subside (if accompanied by tooth pain).
- Another way to do this is to mix ½ teaspoon of salt and lemon juice. Apply the mixture while massaging the gums for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water afterwards. Repeat this treatment twice a day in a few days to kill bacteria
2. Garlic
Garlic can function as an antibacterial and is highly recommended for cavities. In addition, garlic can also reduce the pain that results from cavities and make the gums and teeth healthier. How to apply it:
- Provide 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and teh teaspoon of salt. Apply to teeth that are hollow or infected, leave for 10 minutes. Then, gargle with mouthwash. You can do this twice a day in a few weeks to reduce the spread of cavities.
- If you experience pain in a hollow area, you can also rub garlic oil to relieve pain.
- One of the easiest things to do is eat raw garlic. It is also believed to be able to provide effective results.
3. Licorice (sweet root)
According to research published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Natural Products, licorice aka sweet root is believed to have benefits for dental health. There are licoricidin and licorisoflavan A compounds, which are antibacterial, function to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause cavities. Not only that, licorice can also reduce plaque on the teeth. You can use sweet root powder to brush your teeth. In addition, you can use the soft stem directly as a toothbrush.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric contains vitamin C which is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. The benefits that you can get in the form of healthy gums and prevent cavities from bacterial infections. How to apply it by destroying turmeric into powder, or you can look for turmeric powder in the shop. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water. Alternatively, mix ½ turmeric powder with a little mustard oil, then apply it while massaging the teeth and gums. Leave for 10 minutes, then spit the mixture.
5. Cloves
Antiperspirant, analgesic and antibacterial make clove one of the important ingredients to overcome dental problems. Not only that, cloves can also reduce pain and prevent the spread of cavities. Here's a way to try it:
Dissolve 2 to 3 drops of clove oil with teh teaspoon of sesame seed oil. Dip a cotton swab in the solution and pat on the perforated teeth. Perform this treatment at night before going to bed.
Another alternative that can be done is to chew the entire clove until it is extracted into oil. Leave the clove under your tongue for a few minutes.
6. Oil pulling
Oil pulling is a technique of gargling with oil. Ayuverdic treatment - originating from Indian culture - this has been used for centuries. The benefits offered are oral detoxification. You can use coconut oil, sesame seed oil or olive oil. The trick is:
- Take one tablespoon of one of the recommended oils above
- Use to rinse for about 20 minutes
- Spit (don't swallow oil)
- Clean your mouth with warm water, you can also mix salt into water
- Then brush your teeth as usual
- It should be done in the morning, when the stomach is still empty
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