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A substance with many useful qualities is obtained from the needles and young shoots of fir. The steam distillation product is an oily liquid of golden-greenish color, with a pronounced pine-refreshing aroma. Unique disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties make it possible to use fir oil for teeth, prevention and treatment of oral problems.
Benefits of fir oil for teeth and gums
Fir oil contains a huge amount of bioactive substances that have a beneficial effect on teeth and gums. The most useful is borneol acetate. The product perfectly soothes toothache, disinfects and relieves inflammation. Heals ulcers and wounds, effectively fights viral infections. Tannins reduce gum bleeding and prevent the development of pathogenic bacteria in the teeth and mucous membranes.
The substance can be safely used to treat teeth and mucous membranes - it is environmentally friendly
Composition and value
The substance obtained from fir needles, bark and cones is rich in essential components with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The following substances were found in its composition:
- camphor, borneol;
- myrcene, terpinolene;
- cineole, sabinene;
- dodecanal, cymol, fenchen;
- alpha and beta pinenes;
- vitamins – C, B1,2, carotene;
- minerals – iron, copper, manganese, zinc;
- tocopherols, tannins;
- fatty acids – oleic, caproic, lauric.
100 g of product contains 99% fat and 899 kcal.
Due to its rich composition, the fir product is characterized by high biological activity. It is these properties that have led to its use to treat problems of teeth and gums.
Selection rules
For treatment of teeth and gums with fir oil to be beneficial, its choice must be approached with all responsibility. If you have the opportunity to make a natural fir product with your own hands, you should take advantage of it. In herbal pharmacies and aromatic oil stores, you need to choose cold-pressed oil - it contains the largest amount of bioactive substances.
You should not buy surrogates from dubious sellers - such a product, at best, will not bring any benefit. Fir oil is a concentrated substance, so it should be used to treat teeth and mucous membranes with caution so as not to cause a burn or allergy.
The use of fir oil for diseases of the gums and oral cavity
Fir oil effectively copes with various diseases of the teeth, gums and oral cavity. Treatment methods are quite simple and available for home use.
The substance obtained from white balsam or Siberian fir is most useful for dental treatment.
Fir oil for periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is a very unpleasant disease, the treatment of which can take a long time and entail large expenses. With prolonged inflammation, you can lose your teeth. Fir oil successfully copes with this problem. The recipe is simple:
- you need to take a natural remedy and a bandage;
- wrap the cloth around your finger, drop 4-6 drops of the substance and massage the gums, adding oil if necessary.
Repeat the procedure twice a day for a month.
Fir oil for periodontitis
To get rid of such an unpleasant disease as periodontitis, you need regular applications of the substance to problem areas and a finger massage for 10 minutes. The process must be repeated every day for 3-4 weeks.
Fir oil for stomatitis
For stomatitis, fir elixir is applied to a clean cloth wrapped around the finger. Then it is rubbed with light massaging movements into the affected areas. At the end of the massage, it is recommended to replace the napkin with a clean one, drip more product and walk over all the gums, from the outside and inside, and teeth, to prevent recurrent foci of infection.
Fir oil for toothache
Use of fir oil for toothache:
- you need to take a cotton swab or pad and soak it in fir oil;
- apply to the painful tooth on one side for 8-12 minutes, monitoring your condition to prevent burns;
- change the cotton wool and treat the other side of the tooth in the same way.
Repeat every 4-6 hours until symptoms disappear.
Fir oil for gingivitis
For gingivitis, gums can be treated with natural fir oil. It is necessary to moisten a bandage or soft clean cloth with 4-6 drops of the substance and gently massage the painful areas twice a day for 2-4 weeks.
How to use fir oil for gums
Fir oil for gums can be used in its pure form, but be careful when doing so, as burns are possible. To avoid unpleasant surprises, you can mix fir oil with sea buckthorn, peach, and fish oil in a 1 to 1 ratio.
If the substance has never been used for treatment before, you should start with one drop. Only after half an hour, if no alarming symptoms are observed - redness, swelling, burning, you can add the product and carry out a full procedure.
Treatment should be carried out after meals, in the morning and in the evening, after rinsing the mouth or brushing the teeth. After the procedure, do not eat or drink for an hour to consolidate the healing effect.
The massage should be carried out carefully, without strong pressure - recovery depends not on the force of friction, but on the unique properties of the fir concentrate and strict adherence to the procedure schedule.
Fir oil can cause allergies, so do not exceed the indicated dosages
Restrictions and contraindications
The fir product has its limitations for use. It is necessary to completely stop treatment if:
- allergic reactions, swelling, severe burning;
- joint injuries;
- the occurrence of tumors in the peripheral nervous system;
- exacerbation of skin diseases;
- infection with acute infectious diseases;
- damage to the liver and kidneys.
Conclusion
Fir oil for teeth and gums is a popular folk product known since ancient times. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent, reduces pain, and destroys viruses and fungi. The natural composition is much more effective than expensive pharmacological drugs and has almost no side effects. When using it, you must be careful and adhere to the recommended dosages.
