Home remedies for sensitive teeth

 

Sensitivity in teeth commonly occur due to wearing of tooth, its depends on multiple factors.

Tooth sensitivity is a painful dental condition recognised by chronic irritation affecting drinking, eating and breathing. It is an amplified response to external sensory stimuli, which is generally not seen in healthier teeth.

Aloe vera  

Aloe vera may provide pain relief in case of tooth sensitivity. It may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity due to an active compound it contains called anthraquinone. Aloe vera gel may be used to make tooth gel. It may be used to cleanse the teeth and gums and might show a good effect as toothpaste.  

Sesame oil  

All you need is some fresh aloe vera leaves. Thoroughly rinse them with water and, using a knife remove the peel. Next, take a small spoon to scoop out the colourless gel, put it in a blender and mix it for a few seconds to prepare a frothy liquid. Apply this to the sensitive area of teeth or use it to gargle. 

Sesame oil may be used for immediate relief in case of sensitive teeth. Oil pulling therapy is an alternative medical procedure as a traditional Indian folk remedy for strengthening gums and teeth. It involves swishing (moving around) edible oil in the mouth to maintain oral hygiene. Sesame oil may be used in oil pulling therapy.

Clove oil  

Clove contains bioactive components such as volatile oil and tannins. These bioactive chemicals may have beneficial properties like anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. The volatile oil present in cloves might be used as an analgesic (pain killer) for sensitive teeth (dentine).

Garlic  

Garlic may have antimicrobial activity. It may also show a bacteriostatic effect (stops the growth of bacteria) and act as a natural antibiotic. These beneficial properties of garlic may be contributed by the bioactive constituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, steroids and lipids. Hence, garlic may be used for managing dental plaque.

Peppermint oil  

Peppermint contains a bioactive volatile oil called menthol. This essential oil may have antibacterial as well as an antifungal activity which might help limit the growth of bacteria forming in the dental plaque.

Turmeric  

Turmeric contains tarmins which might be responsible for antibacterial and antiseptic properties. In addition, it might be useful to manage dental plaque that causes sensitive teeth problems.

Neem  

The neem tree contains a bioactive chemical, terpenoids. It may have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (pain-relieving) effects. Hence, it might be beneficial for managing swollen gums and other problems resulting from gum disease.

Mustard twigs  

Mustard tree is also called miswaak or toothbrush tree. It contains essential volatile oils, alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids and flavonoids. It may have antimicrobial properties and has been used as a traditional oral hygiene aid. It might help limit microbial growth, managing sensitive teeth problems.

Bloodwort tea  

Bloodwort is also known as bloodroot. It may have antiplaque and antibacterial properties. The beneficial properties of bloodwort roots may be owing to its bioactive compound called sanguinarine alkaloid. Hence, it might be useful for reducing dental plaque formation that causes sensitive teeth. Bloodwort tea may be used for sensitive teeth. Boil one teaspoon of roots in one cup of water and allow it to steep for a few minutes.

Desensitizing Toothpaste

esensitizing toothpaste can help relieve pain and prevent it from traveling to your brain. Avoid using toothpaste with components that irritate the nerves of your teeth.

Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic disinfectant that acts as an effective remedy for sensitive teeth. Rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide solution can heal gums and prevent inflammation.

Honey and Warm Water

Honey is an antibacterial agent that will accelerate oral healing. Rinse your mouth with warm water and honey to reduce pain resulting from sensitivity.

Saltwater Rinse

Salt is an antiseptic agent that reduces inflammation. To reduce pain in sensitive teeth, rinse your mouth with a saltwater solution for 30 seconds and then spit it out.

Lifestyle changes  

A lifestyle change might be an often missed out natural remedy for managing sensitive teeth in the long run. It includes maintaining oral hygiene on a daily basis, following proper brushing and flossing techniques, gentle brushing action, using soft-bristled toothbrushes, desensitising toothpaste, avoiding acidic food and goind for regular dentist appointments.

Though there are studies that show the benefits of these herbs and home remedies for the management of sensitive teeth, these are insufficient. Therefore, there is a need for human studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of these home remedies on our dental health. Thus, these should only be taken with caution and never as a substitute for medical treatment.  

In some cases your teeth decays and infect pulp (nerve of tooth), in that case you feels severe pain and you need proper medical attention. hence if your tooth not improve by one of these remedies than visit nearest dental care.

Dr. Virendhr Rana 

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