7 natural remedies for cavities, this is effective!

What causes cavities?

As stated by drg. Sri Angky Soekanto, DDS, PhD., Dental health practitioner and oral biologist at the University of Indonesia, sufferers of cavities are very high in Indonesia. The reason is that the Indonesian population's awareness of dental health is still very minimal.

That is also what underlies the existence of oral hygiene education programs in schools, because building habits has to be done from a young age. When this awareness is not raised, the risk of having cavities increases.

Cavities are caused by acids produced by bacteria that feed on the sugar from the food we eat. This acid can damage teeth.

If not treated properly, cavities can cause infection, even cavities are associated with several diseases, one of which is heart disease.

You can go to the dentist, the doctor will do an examination, so that they can take the right action to treat cavities. You must have heard of tooth filling, right?

The procedure is done by drilling a cavity in the tooth, then filling it with safe materials for filling teeth - such as a mixture of silver, gold. However, if your teeth are sharp but you can't go to the doctor right away. So, the natural way can be your choice.

Choice of natural remedies for cavities

The good news is, you can find home remedies for pain caused by cavities. Quoted from Medical News Today, some natural or traditional medicines can prevent the occurrence of decay as well as stop before the hole forms.

Here are some ingredients and methods you can try:

1. Salt

Yes, you can use salt as a natural and traditional remedy for cavities. Salt contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties. You can use salt water as a mouthwash to reduce inflammation and pain, treat infections, and prevent the development of bacteria in your mouth. Here's how to use it:

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Gargle the solution until it wipes all parts of your mouth for one minute. Also, focus on gargling areas with cavities. You can do this remedy 3 times a day until the symptoms subside (if accompanied by tooth pain).
Another way you can do this is to mix ½ teaspoon of salt and lemon juice. Apply the mixture while massaging the gums for a few minutes, then rinse your mouth with warm water afterward. Repeat this remedy 2 times a day for a few days to kill bacteria

2. Garlic

Garlic has antibacterial properties and is highly recommended as a natural as well as traditional remedy for cavities. In addition, garlic can also reduce the pain that arises from cavities and make gums and teeth healthier.

How to apply:

Provide 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Apply it to cavities or infected teeth, and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then, gargle with mouthwash. You can do this twice a day for a few weeks to reduce the spread of the cavity.
If you experience pain in the hollow area, you can also rub garlic oil for pain relief.
One of the easiest things to do is eat raw garlic. It is also believed to provide effective results.

3 . Licorice (liquorice)

According to research published in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Natural Products, licorice aka liquorice root believed to have benefits for dental health. There are licoricidin and licorisoflavan A compounds, which are antibacterial, which function to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause cavities.

Not only that, licorice as a traditional natural remedy it can also reduce plaque on the teeth. You can use licorice powder to brush your teeth. In addition, you can use the soft stem directly as a toothbrush.

4. Turmeric

Turmeric contains vitamin C which is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. The benefits that you can get in the form of gum health and preventing cavities from bacterial infection.

How to apply it by crushing turmeric into powder, or you can look for turmeric powder in the store. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse your mouth with warm water.

Then, another way, mix ½ turmeric powder with a little mustard oil, then apply while massaging the teeth and gums. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then spit out the mixture.

5. Cloves

Its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties make cloves an important ingredient for treating dental problems. Not only that, cloves as a traditional natural toothache remedy are also able to reduce pain and prevent the spread of cavities.

Here's how you can try:

Dissolve 2 to 3 drops of clove oil in ¼ teaspoon of sesame seed oil. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and pat it on the cavities. Do this treatment at night before going to bed.

Another alternative that can be done is to chew the whole clove until it is extracted into oil. Leave the cloves under your tongue for a few minutes.

6. Aloe vera

Usually, aloe vera is used as a facial skin care as well as hair. This is because its benefits are soothing as well as being able to thicken hair.

Apart from that, you can also use aloe vera as a natural remedy for cavities.

According to research conducted in 2015, aloe vera gel is claimed to help fight the bacteria that cause cavities. However, further research is still ongoing whether aloe vera can help remineralize tooth enamel.

7. Oil pulling

Oil pulling is a technique of rinsing with oil. Ayuverdic medicine - originating in Indian culture - has been used centuries ago. The benefits offered from this natural remedy for cavities in the form of oral detoxification. You can use coconut oil, sesame seed oil, or olive oil. The trick is: