This oil is a perfect ingredient for a DIY toothpaste or mouthwash because of its ability to kill off bacteria, diminish tooth decay and relieve bleeding gums! *Please note that tea tree should NOT be used for internal use other than for a mouthwash or tooth paste – you must spit it out after use and rinse with water.
When used topically, tea tree oil is generally safe and might be helpful in treating acne and other superficial skin infections. Avoid oral use of tea tree oil, which is toxic when swallowed.
Tea tree oil is a known antifungal and can be used for a variety of problems. One issue it will help with is a toothache/abscess tooth. Granted, it will not taste good, however, when in pain it is useful.
Tee Tree Oil
If you have some at home, put one or two drops directly on the tooth or area where you have pain. Dropping some tea tree oil on some cotton balls and holding those balls near the tooth can bring some relief. A toothache is no laughing matter!
The easiest way to use essential oils is by adding a few drops to your toothbrush when brushing your teeth. You can also mix them with a carrier oil such as coconut or almond oil and apply it directly onto the gums before rinsing with water.
It is important to mix one drop of tea tree oil with your regular toothpaste. You should make sure not to add too much tea tree oil or swallow it accidentally. Oil pulling is an ancient method of cleansing the teeth and gums by swishing oil in the mouth.
Tea Tree Oil
It's perfect to help with your painful gums and other oral ailments. To use, drop a few drops of tea tree oil into a glass of water and use it as a regular mouthwash. You can also try to get toothpaste that contains tea tree oil for a little extra help.
Because tea tree is an essential oil, it needs to be diluted (like we noted) with a carrier oil or water. Carrier oils should be used when applied topically, but use water when you make a spray. Find a spray bottle.
Saltwater Mouth Rinse
Salt or sodium chloride draws the liquid in cells out of your body when it comes into contact with them. If the liquids are bacterial, they are also drawn out. This helps cleanse the area. This easy and affordable technique is a good way to find temporary relief from your abscess.
Oils of chamomile, tea tree and peppermint can do wonders in relieving the pain of swollen gums. Tea tree and peppermint oils are strong antimicrobial agents, and the chamomile oil soothes the inflamed gums. It reduces the swelling and pain.
Using Essential Oils for Oral Health
Cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree essential oils are all believed to be antimicrobial, which means they kill germs that cause pain, disease, and decay. Myrrh oil is antimicrobial and may also soothe and heal gums by increasing blood flow to the tissue.
Skin irritation: Tea tree oil can cause itching, redness, and swelling, particularly in people with sensitive skin. This is especially true if it is not properly diluted.
Undiluted tea-tree oil is a pure natural product. In the presence of atmospheric oxygen but also when exposed to light and higher temperatures, oxidation processes occur leading to the formation of peroxides, epoxides and endoperoxides which have a sensitising potency and may trigger allergic skin reactions.
Ellie Phillips, DDS, often speaks favorably about oil pulling. However, she does caution against oil pulling for those with gum recession or sensitivity, as it may damage biofilm and pellicle proteins, which are critical for a healthy mouth. Thus, if you're using oil pulling for receding gums, do it only occasionally.
You should stick with oils that are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, including tea tree oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, and neem oil. These oils can significantly take down the swelling of your gums, when used regularly and coupled with a solid oral hygiene routine.
When gums swell around a single tooth in this way, it usually indicates an infection. This is called an abscessed tooth, and it can be very painful. If left untreated, it is possible for the infection to spread, leading to more serious dental problems.