Sea buckthorn oil for the mouth: recommendations and features of use
Daily oral hygiene is necessary not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also for the prevention or treatment of certain diseases.Most dentists today recommend using products on a natural basis, especially when it comes to inflammation or pain syndrome. One of the most effective methods is the use of sea buckthorn oil for the oral cavity.
Healing properties
Sea buckthorn berries have long been known among traditional healers and healers as a unique natural remedy. Oil made from the fruits of this tree has a universal complex effect on the body, so it can be successfully used to treat many diseases.
Sea buckthorn oil is used as a local remedy for wounds, burns, inflammatory processes and pustules, as well as inside, for the treatment of gastritis, esophagitis, disturbances of gastrointestinal motility, or for the prevention of ulcerative disease.
One of the features of sea buckthorn is the ability to easily penetrate into the mucous tissue, while exerting many healing effects.
- Antiseptic. When applied topically, the area of the skin or mucous membrane is disinfected. Also on its surface forms a kind of protective "barrier", which reduces the risk of repeated infection in the damaged area.
- Modulating. The unique components in the composition of the oil contribute to the activation of natural local immunity, as well as enhance its effectiveness.
- Regenerating. The processes of natural regeneration of cells and tissues are activated. Formed wounds are tightened much faster without the formation of deep scars.
- Anesthetic. Sea buckthorn in the short term with proper use reduces pain or even completely eliminates it.
- Anti-inflammatory. Signs of inflammation, such as redness, pain, irritation, swelling, ulceration, are quickly eliminated. In this case, the immune response is only strengthened.
- Nutritious. Due to the high content of vitamins and microelements, sea buckthorn oil improves blood supply in the area of application, accelerates the metabolism and cell growth, promotes normal healing and tissue repair, prevents their repeated defeat.
- Protective. A viscous oily substance forms a thin film on the mucosal surface, which envelops the damaged areas, fills the wounds. It alleviates irritation, prevents re-inflammation and the entry of pathogenic microorganisms.
In general, the therapeutic properties of sea buckthorn allow it to be actively used in dentistry. Funds based on it can be used for the treatment of acute diseases of the gums, teeth, mucous membrane of the tongue, cheeks, lips, and for prevention or daily hygienic care.
Sea buckthorn oil for the mouth is a thick orange liquid with a pleasant smell. This consistency allows it to form a protective layer on the surface of the mucous membranes, teeth and gums, as well as penetrate into hard-to-reach places, which guarantees complete sanation of the mouth. The composition contains beneficial trace elements necessary for normal growth and nutrition of tissues. Sea buckthorn also contains more vitamins of groups A, B, K and C. Because of this, it is able to maintain protection against microorganisms and helps to reduce the inflammatory process.
Another unique property of sea buckthorn oil, in terms of dentistry, is a rather high concentration of tannins. Since ancient times, means with their content have been used in any inflammatory process, since they quickly eliminate inflammation, irritation and pain.
Application Methods
Sea buckthorn oil for the oral cavity is considered in dentistry a universal medicine. It can be used as a topical treatment for most inflammatory diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, as well as for daily hygienic care, rinsing.
Most often, sea buckthorn is used for stomatitis, since it accelerates the healing of the epithelium, reduces unpleasant pain and swelling. For adults with stomatitis, it is recommended to use sea buckthorn oil as follows.
- A small cotton swab folded in one tight ball, moisten it with sea buckthorn oil and gently wipe the fresh sore. Repeating this procedure can be 4-5 times a day, which will reduce pain and the risk of re-infection of the wound, as well as accelerate its healing.
- For deep ulcers of the lips, tongue or cheek, local applications are recommended. To do this, take a small piece of bandage, fold it tightly in several layers and soak it with oil. Apply lotion on sores and hold for 5-10 minutes. The procedure is carried out at least 4 times a day.
- In case of extensive damage to the oral mucosa, it is recommended to combine local applications with oil and daily rinsing. To do this, the oil can be diluted in a small amount of warm water, so that the tool is not too thick.
Natural oil is also well suited for use in children. Sea buckthorn is effective not only for stomatitis in children and adults, but also for periodontitis and periodontal disease, gingivitis. If you decide to treat the child, then follow the recommendations of the dentists.
- Before using the tool, it is best to consult a pediatrician and make sure that the baby has no contraindications to the use of sea buckthorn oil.
- If the child is already able to rinse his mouth, then rinsing is the best and easiest treatment option for him. Take 300-400 ml of warm table water for drinking and add 10-15 drops of oil from the sea-buckthorn berries to it, stir until completely dissolved.
- For small children and infants, individual wounds can be processed by wetting a cotton swab in the oil. This procedure should be repeated about 5-6 times a day.
Also, do not forget that sea buckthorn is a good remedy for pain. That is why many dentists recommend oil from its berries in the case when it is necessary to reduce the sensitivity, for example, after the removal of a wisdom tooth or during the eruption of new teeth in children. In order to reduce pain, it is recommended that the affected area be treated with sea buckthorn oil using a cotton swab or a blooming tampon.
If you have a wisdom tooth removed, you can also put a cotton swab dipped in sea buckthorn oil at the site of the operation. It should be changed at least 5-6 times during the day, and the pain will quickly pass.
Also, this tool has received good reviews from moms who are faced with the problem of painful teething in babies. For the prevention and elimination of pain in a baby, it is recommended to treat the gums with a cotton swab dipped in warm sea buckthorn oil. Since the procedure is fairly safe, it can be repeated 5-6 times a day. For adults, the issue of persistent inflammation and bleeding gums may also be relevant.
As a rule, such conditions are caused by harmful bacteria as a result of disruption of the normal microflora of the oral cavity or in the absence of proper dental care. That is why in such a situation, complex treatment is necessary.
Sea buckthorn oil used for daily mouthwash eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, protects the gum epithelium from irritation and speeds up the healing of wounds if present. Tannins in the composition of such funds strengthen the gums and stop bleeding. In addition, you will be guaranteed always fresh and pleasant breath and clean healthy teeth.
The use of sea buckthorn as a daily mouthwash in case of chronic diseases of the teeth and gums is recommended for the first time to be combined with other, more powerful bactericides. For example, the combination of sea buckthorn and streptocide is effective.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that sea buckthorn oil is considered a completely natural remedy, it still remains a fairly strong remedy. That is why it has its contraindications.
- For the treatment of infants, use only weakly concentrated oil solutions. A high content of vitamins and trace elements can harm a child and cause multiple side effects. Before use, it is best to consult a pediatrician.
- Do not use oil if there is an allergic reaction to any of its components. To check its presence, apply a couple of drops of the product on the skin of the hand.
In the case of redness, swelling, rashes and itching should immediately abandon drugs based on sea buckthorn.
You also can not take the tool in the presence of:
- acute diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- diseases of the liver and kidneys, which can cause a decrease or complete dysfunction of these organs;
- concretions in the gallbladder;
- inflammatory diseases of the pancreas.
See the following video for the benefits of sea buckthorn oil.