Our teeth and the buccal cavity are susceptible to a number of diseases and problems. Here, we try to look into some of them and the possible remedies that can be opted to cure these dental problems:

Halitosis: It is diagnosed by bad breath which is mainly due to tooth decay, inflammation of gums or problems in digestion. Herbal treatment can help in treating it. This includes chewing parsley and drinking peppermint tea which reduces mouth odour and sweetens breath. A number of homeopathic medicines are also there like Nux vomica, Mercurius, Pulsatilla.

Gingivitis: Due to deposition of plaque, bacteria attack the gums causing their inflammation. This usually occurs due to deficiency of vitamins, consumption of drugs or due to blood disorders.  The symptoms of this condition are sore, bleeding gums and mouth ulcers but this can be avoided by brushing your teeth regularly and flossing them. Homeopathic remedies for the cure include Mercurius, Kreosotum, and Natrum mur.

Oral Thrush: The causal agent for this is fungus, candida and the commonly shown symptom is small white patches in mouth, lips, tongue and teeth. The disease can be infested due to long illness, oral steroids and antibiotics. Starving this fungus by excluding sugars and refined carbohydrates from the diet can help in providing relief. Adding olive oil, garlic and yoghurt to the food can help in killing the infection. Natural mouthwashes containing marigold, aloe Vera and myrrh can also be used for curing the infection.

Mouth Ulcers: ulcers are painful yellowish round or oval spots in the mouth. These can occur because of injury to the tongue or mouth, by consuming hot or acidic foods or due to some food allergy. It is indicative of under stress or run down. Rubbing aloe Vera gel over the ulcers or using mouthwashes containing myrrh, marigold and thyme can be a good help in healing them. In case ulcers are chronic, Homeopathic Constitutional Treatment is suggested and Borax, Arsenicum Alb., Mercurius, and Nitric ac can also be used.

Toothache: It shows symptoms like tooth and gum pain, which may extend to the head. This is usually the result of tooth decay, gingivitis, sensitivity, sinusitis or abscess. Rubbing oil of cloves is the best herbal treatment, though homeopathic remedies like Plantago, Coffea, Pulsatilla, Apis, Staphisagria, Chamomilla, Mercurius, Pulsatilla, Staphisagria, Belladonna, Bryonia and Calcarea can also be used.