Dental abscesses tend to be pretty gross looking, but their presence is usually the body's way of building up a defense mechanism against a tooth infection. When your tooth is badly infected, it could potentially lead to complications if the infection spreads to your blood stream. An abscess forms to prevent that from happening. The infection spreads to the layers of the tooth and gums if it isn't properly treated. The most effective way to prevent the presence of an abscess is to keep up on your dental care regimen. Brush, floss and rinse regularly. Here are the natural home remedies that have been proven to treat dental abscesses.  

Garlic

Because of the natural antibiotic elements of garlic, it makes for a very effective and potent remedy for a dental abscess. Not only does it prevent bacterial infection in the first place, but it also contains specific compounds comprised of sulfuric elements which help to fight both inflammation and infection. So even if the infection has already taken root, garlic can help to heal it. Apply the juice from crushed garlic to the infected area.

Clove Oil

Clove oil is a strong bactericidal, which also has intrinsic anti fungal, antiseptic and analgesic properties. It is one of the most effective essential oils available for the treatment of infections, gum issues and toothaches. There are nutrients within the clove plant that contain omega-3s, manganese and fiber, which not only help to eliminate an already present infection, but it also can prevent any from taking place as well. Use a single drop of clove oil and place it on the affected area. Clove oil is strong so you won't need much more than a drop or two.

Oil Pulling

This is a practice and process that is done much differently than spot treating an abscess or pain directly on the area. The practice of oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that was used in order to maintain a certain level of oral care. It promotes the detoxification of the mouth and strips the bacteria from that area. Just using a teaspoon or two of coconut oil or avocado oil is a great method to help reduce and eliminate the abscess in conjunction with the bacteria that caused the infection to begin with. Use the oil much like you do a mouthwash or other oral rinse, swish it around in your mouth and then spit it out.

Salt Water

This option may seem a bit more simplistic than what you may be expecting but salt has tremendous properties that help in a myriad of ways. It can actually reduce the appearance of inflammation, pain and even lessen the effects of the infection and mitigate its ability to spread. If you start using a salt water gargle as soon as you see the beginnings of an abscess form, it will start to diminish very quickly. Mix just a teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water and use it as a nightly rinse. Repeat for at least three to four days to ensure the infection is gone.

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