7. Peppermint Oil for Tooth Abscess
Peppermint oil has anti-septic properties and thus it kills the bacteria to heal your tooth abscess. This oil is more useful as it has anti-inflammatory properties as well that relieve you of the pain caused by your abscessed tooth. Not only the oil, you can even use peppermint leaves to get all its benefits. Here are the two ways to use peppermint for tooth abscess.
1st Method to Use Peppermint for Tooth Abscess- Oil Remedy
Get this:
- Peppermint oil- 2-4 drops
- Cotton swab (optional)
Do this:
- Pour the drops of peppermint oil onto your cotton swab and apply this to your abscessed tooth.
- You may even use your finger to apply the oil.
- If using cotton swab, hold it against the tooth for some time before removing it.
- If using finger, gently rub the infected tooth and the surrounding area with your oiled finger for some time.
- Repeat this 3-4 times a day or more if you feel the need to do so.
2nd Method to Use Peppermint for Tooth Abscess- Leaves Remedy
Get this:
- Dried peppermint leaves
- Warm water
Do this:
- Place some dried peppermint leaves all around your abscessed tooth.
- Let them be there for few minutes and then spit out.
- Do this several times a day.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water afterwards.
Prevent Abscessed Tooth
Once you are able to combat the infection of your tooth with these home remedies for abscessed tooth or the treatment given by your dentist, take good care of your teeth so that you don’t get abscess in future. To prevent abscessed tooth, here are some tips for you:
- Brush your teeth twice a day and if possible after every meal.
- Clean between your teeth on a daily basis. For this, you may use a dental floss.
- Change your toothbrush every 3-4 months. If you notice the bristles of your toothbrush frayed, change then only and don’t wait for three months to go.
- Eat healthy food and avoid junk food. Take less sugar and sweet items, especially between meals or as snacks.
- See your dentist regularly.
The key is to prevent tooth decay if you don’t want to get abscessed tooth!
Source: Rapid Home Remedies
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