One of the worst things you can have in your mouth is an abscess. An abscess occurs when pus and bacteria build up on your gums and become trapped in a small pocket. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is poor dental-hygiene habits. Once you see an abscess growing in your mouth, you need to have it treated immediately so that it doesn't lead to other issues. Below are a few natural and effective alternatives that will help the abscess heal and help protect your mouth from further damage.
Olive Oil
If you have olive oil lurking in your kitchen cabinets, you are already halfway to helping an abscess heal. Olive oil is full of eugenol. Eugenol is a natural bacteria killer. It will remove the poisons from the abscess and clean out the infection. Olive oil is also a natural pain reducer, so it will help eliminate the pain and inflammation around the abscess.
Soak the tip of a cotton swab in olive oil until it is completely saturated. Gently massage the infection with the cotton swab for five minutes. You can also soak a cotton ball in the olive oil and hold it over the abscess for ten minutes, letting the oil seep into the infection. You will want to do this repeatedly until the abscess is completely healed.
Garlic
Garlic is a cure all when it comes to dental problems because it is a natural astringent. Garlic will pull out all of the poisons that are filling up the abscess, helping it to drain naturally. Garlic will also help protect your gums from future infections by keeping your mouth clean and bacteria free.
Smash six garlic cloves until the juice is drained from them. Dip a cotton ball in the garlic-clove juice and massage the infection with it for five minutes. Garlic does not work instantly, so you will need to continue using this method for a few days, until you notice the abscess is shrinking. Like the olive oil, garlic will also relieve pain and inflammation around the infection site.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is actually going to be the most effective method when it comes to treating an abscess at home. This ingredient works in a variety of different ways. Its natural anti-bacterial and disinfectant properties will kill the bacteria in and around the infection site. It is an astringent as well, so it will pull out the poisons from the abscess, causing it to drain quickly and effectively. On top of all of that, it will keep your mouth clean from germs so your abscess can heal faster. Plus, it's a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
This may not be appetizing, but in order to use this method to its fullest benefit, you will need to swish it around in your mouth like mouthwash. Gargle with one tablespoon of this ingredient for two minutes, twice a day. If you do this regularly, you will see the abscess healing in no time.
Abscesses are painful and can make even the simplest of things hard to do. In order to drain out the poisons in your abscess, use one of the effective and natural remedies listed above. Your abscess will heal in no time. Talk to a dentist such as C. James Goodwin, DDS, PLLC for more information on helping your dental abscess heal.
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