Oral Application for Essential Oils

Oil for Toothache?

The back of the tongue is known to be the dirtiest part of the human body.  Dr. John Richter of the Richter Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breath Disorders reports that on the back of the tongue there is "more bacteria per square inch live than on any other part of the body."

Brushing with conventional toothpaste absolutely helps to prevent cavities; but it does little to eliminate fungus, viruses or bacteria from the mouth.  Even if you brushed the back of your tongue daily, because bacteria repopulate so quickly, brushing alone is ineffective.

Scrubbing with abrasive toothpastes containing floride helps by removing placque and other pathogens which account for 30 to 60 percent of the mouths bacteria.  Unfortunately that leaves 40 to 70 percent of the microorganisms behind.  Adding the strong antiseptics found in essential oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme and wintergreen, to your mouth care regimine may significantly increase your oral health.

Dentists frequently use gauze soaked in clove oil as a packing for dry sockets.  Clove oil has long been used in treating tooth aches.

Jean Valnet, MD used essential oils in his clinical practice for years claiming "essential oils are especially valuable as antiseptics because their aggression toward microbial germs is matched by their total harmlessness toward tissue."

In 2001, new research was released linking gingivitis to heart disease.  Porphyromonas gingivalis, the pathogen that causes gum disease, is also a contributing factor to arterial dammage and inflammation that leads to vascular disease, heart disease and strokes.

There are basically two oral applications for essential oils.  One is to gargle, the other is to apply the oil neat, or undiluted, on the tounge.

Gargle:  Mix two to three drops of essential oil with four tablespoons of purified water.  Shake or mix the water and oil vigorously - then immediately gargle with the mixture for about 30 seconds.

Tongue:  Using your finger tip or a clean cotton swab, place one drop of essential oil, neat, on the back of the tounge.  Hold the oil on your tounge for at least one minute.  This will allow time for the essential oil to mix with saliva, then swallow.  Tongue application should not be done with essential oils that require a 20:80 dilution.

A 20:80 dilution is an indication that the oil is strong and should always be diluted 1 part essential oil to 4 parts massage or vegitable oil before using internally or on the skin.