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From the needles and young shoots of fir, a substance is obtained that has many useful qualities. The product of steam distillation is an oily liquid of a golden-greenish color, with a pronounced pine-refreshing aroma. Unique disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties allow the use of fir oil for teeth, prevention and treatment of oral problems.
The 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 acetic ester of borneol. The product perfectly soothes toothache, disinfects and relieves inflammation. Heals ulcers and wounds, effectively fights viral infections. And tannins reduce gum bleeding, prevent the development of pathogenic bacteria in the teeth and on the mucous membrane.
The substance can be safely used for the treatment of teeth and mucous membranes – it is environmentally friendly
Composition and value
The substance obtained from the needles, bark and cones of fir, 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, cimol, 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 the product contains 99% fat and 899 kcal.
Due to its rich composition, the fir product has a high biological activity. It is these properties that led to its use for the treatment of problems of teeth and gums.
Selection rules
In order for the treatment of teeth and gums with fir oil to be beneficial, its choice must be approached with all responsibility. If it is possible to make a natural product from fir with your own hands, you should use it. In phyto-pharmacies, aroma 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 will not bring any benefit at best. Fir oil is a concentrated substance, so you need to use it for the treatment of teeth and mucous membranes with caution so as not to cause burns or allergies.
The use of fir oil for gum and oral cavity diseases
Fir oil effectively copes with various diseases of the teeth, gums and oral cavity. Treatment methods are quite simple and affordable for home use.
The most useful substance for treating teeth is obtained from white balsam or Siberian fir.
Fir oil for periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is a very unpleasant disease, the treatment of which can drag on for a long time and entail large expenditures of money. With prolonged inflammation, you can lose teeth. Fir oil successfully copes with this problem. The recipe is simple:
- you need to take a natural remedy and a bandage;
- wind the cloth around your finger, drip 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 periodontal disease
To get rid of such an unpleasant disease as periodontitis, regular applications of the substance to problem areas and finger massage for 10 minutes are necessary. The process must be repeated every day for 3-4 weeks.
Fir oil for stomata
With 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, add more funds and go over all the gums, from the outside and inside, and the teeth, to prevent repeated foci of infection.
Fir oil for toothache
The use of fir oil for toothache:
- you need to take a cotton swab or disc, moisten in fir oil;
- apply to the diseased tooth on one side for 8-12 minutes, monitoring your condition in order 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
With gingivitis, the 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, as burns are possible. To avoid unpleasant surprises, you can mix fir with sea buckthorn, peach, fish oil in a ratio of 1 to 1.
If the substance has never been used for treatment before, you should start with one drop. Only after half an hour, if there are no alarming symptoms – redness, swelling, burning, you can add the remedy and carry out a full procedure.
Treatment should be carried out after meals, in the morning and in the evening, after rinsing the rod or brushing your teeth. After the procedure, do not eat or drink for an hour to consolidate the healing effect.
Massage should be carried out carefully, without strong pressure – recovery does not depend on the force of friction, but on the unique properties of the fir concentrate and the exact adherence to the schedule of procedures.
Fir oil can cause allergies, so do not exceed the indicated dosages.
Limitations and contraindications
The fir product has its own limitations for use. It is necessary to stop treatment completely when:
- allergic reactions, swelling, severe burning sensation;
- 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, destroys viruses and fungi. The natural composition is much more effective than expensive pharmacological preparations and has almost no side effects. When using it, you must be careful and adhere to the recommended dosages.
