Home Remedies For Common Teeth Problems

There is no substitute for a professional dental examination  especially when you have dental problems as certain problems with the teeth may actually be symptoms of more serious systemic diseases or infections.

However, there are a few things you can do by yourself, at home, when you have some dental troubles.

These includes:

For teeth whitening: Sprinkle some baking soda on a wet toothbrush and brush gently to remove stains and build-up from the enamel. Rinse thoroughly with water. You can do this once a week.

Also for teeth whitening, ground some charcoal into powder, mix with some honey and use as toothpaste to brush your teeth gently. Be gentle on gums and rinse thoroughly after brushing. You can do this once a week.

Lastly, for teeth whitening, use bitter leaf to wash the teeth and gums thoroughly and rinse with water.

For gum infection: Mix one tablespoon of salt in half glass of warm water and gargle 2 to 3 times daily.

This is also effective in treating sore throat and can serve as a mouthwash for use once a day.

Also for gum infection, chew a few basil (scent) leaves first thing in the morning before breakfast.

This is also an effective remedy for throat infections.

For relief from toothache: Peel a glove of garlic and bite down against the affected tooth. Leave on for about 10 minutes. After removing the garlic, rinse your mouth with warm water.

Alternatively, you can mash the garlic with a little salt and apply the paste on the affected area.

Along with other medicinal properties, the juice from garlic contains natural pain killing and anti-inflammatory properties.

No mouthwash: Dilute one part of lemon juice to 3 parts of warm water and use to rinse your mouth.

What you need to solve your dental troubles are as common as stated above, give them a try. You'll be glad you did.