Remedies For Cavity Treatment At Home

A few of the remedies are as been listed below. You may find what suits you and works for you the best.

It it still recommended to consult your dentist in St Marys, NSW at Pearl Dental Care.

Oil pulling:

This is an old age practice which is used to cure halitosis, and remove plaque from the mouth. it is also widely used in cavities and bleeding gums. For this we need a teaspoon of sesame or coconut oil. Now put this into the mouth and swish it thoroughly into the mouth for about 5-6 minutes. Spit it out. Rinse the mouth with some warm water. Now repeat this procedure for about two to three times a day. Avoid gargling and swallowing the oil.

Salt:

Salt has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it kills the bacteria in the cavity. Salt acts as an anti-inflammatory drug and helps the abscess and draws it out. Salt can be added in a glass of warm water and gargled for two to three times daily for best results. Alternatively, salt can be added with lemon juice or mustard oil and massaged over the gums to help relieve in swelling or killing the bacteria.

Turmeric:

Turmeric has been given medicinal importance in Ayurveda. Even in day to day life, turmeric is used in every house hold as an antiseptic. Turmeric has qualities of an anti-inflammatory and it prevents teeth from decaying and any infection to vent out from the oral cavity. Make a paste of turmeric and mustard oil and apply on the gums. This will make sure that the bacterial action does not take place. Keep this paste for 10 minutes in the mouth and then rise it off with plain water. This should be done twice daily for 10 days for best results. The above are some of the ways you can do cavity treatment at home