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Homeopathic Remedies for Dental Problems

Dentists commonly prescribe antibiotics for dental problems, but these come with their set of side effects. Homeopathic remedies are often more effective in helping with pains that exist before and after treatment. Here is a list of problems that homeopathy can help with.

Arnica : is the major remedy in dentistry- give it to patients routinely before and after treatment Plantago Q: Great remedy for tooth sensitivity and early pulp exposure, follow it up with Staph for long term relief

Silica for pus in gums or swellings

Chamomila for kids teething problems

Cheiranthus cheiri Q for wisdom teeth eruption problems

Borax for mouth ulcers, Nitric acid also is useful

Nux vomica is indicated for children who vomit before going to the dentist.

Ruta and or Hypericum and Causticum is tremendously helpful in implant surgery, particularly when the bone is surgically prepared for the implant.

Myristica is an absolutely magical remedy - instead of antibiotics

Hepar sulph will quickly bring relief. It must be potency 6c for absess

Ferr phos - for bleeding problems, phosphorus also works very well

Symphytum – bone injuries or teeth extraction. Severe pains, better from rest.

Hypericum – used for wounds without bruising. Generally for mechanical punctures or nerve injuries from dental instruments.

Ruta graveolens – periosteum (bone covering) injuries. Mouthwashes of Salvia Q (sage) infusions several times a day diminish some of the pain in Dry socket

Carbo veg 30, Symphytum 200 for loose teeth due to perio problems

Silicea - Use to hasten the discharge when pus is draining.

Mercurius Vivus helps treat excess salivation.

Stramonium removes metallic taste from the mouth.

Plantago helps with toothaches and tooth sensitivity.

Hekla Lava and Mercurius Vivus help with tooth decay and swelling- esp periapical cysts/abscess. In dental abscess other useful medicines are Fluoric acid, Silicea, Mercurius, Gun Powder and Hepar sulph

Calcium Phos removes pain in the jaws or other bone pains

Kali Phos is good for receded, bleeding gums

Calcium Fluoride brings about a remineralization of the enamel

Arnica is very useful berore and after surgery.

Apthous ulcers:

In nervous patients use Borax 30C every 4 hours. Where they occur with foul breath, and the tongue is large and retains the imprints of the teeth, use Merc sol 30C every 4 hours. Ulcers with yellow or yellow-green bases, with a swollen uvula, use Kali bich 30C every 4 hours. Ulcers with bleeding bases, use Nitric acid 30C every 4 hours.

Bruxism:

While sleeping, use Cina 30C, one hour before sleep. While awake, use Nux vomica 30C twice daily.

Delayed Eruption of teeth:Use Calc carb 30C, twice a week.

Periodontitis (Chronic pyorrhoea):

With bleeding gums, foul breath and a large tongue the retains the imprint of the teeth use Merc sol 6C once daily. For bleeding gums with substantial loss of periodontal bone, use Phosphorus 15C once daily.

NOTES:Calcarea Phos, Sulphur, Antim Crud, Arnica, Cheranthus, gunpowder, Phosphorus, Spigelia. Merc.Iodide(with bell in extreme cases), Lachesis (bleeding,Pyorrhea), Carbo Veg( loose teeth, decay, bleeding while while brushing or sucking of teeth. Pain from both heat and cold), Causticum (bleeding with dental fistula), Alumen (decay with bleeding), Calendula & Calc. Renalis (for Pyorrhoea), Baptisia (blood oozes from gums), Angustura Vera (Necrosis & l;ock jaw)& Mag Phos. Tooth ache with ear ache(Chamomilla). Tooth ache related to heart ailments (Arnica 200 and Aconitum 30).

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