Essential oils and dental care? Yes really. Essential oils are a great addition to your dental care. Yet it is an aspect of using essential oils that many people don’t think of. Do you have nightmares when you think about taking your child with autism or other sensory challenges to the dentist? I know many parents do and for many good reasons. Taking a child who struggles with sensory issues to the dentist can be one of the biggest hassles you face. Furthermore, trying to find natural ways to helping your child and you with teeth and other dental issues can be challenging as well. Essential oils can help. Here are some ways you can use essential oils for dental care and to make your trips to the dentist easier and more peaceful.
1. Rub a few drops of balance grounding blend or lavender essential oil on the wrists, or bottoms of feet of your child and or you. Doing this can help you and your child to calm down and experience a feeling of grounding and prepare you both for the unpleasant experience of a trip to the dental office. I recommend applying the oils right before you get in the car and leave. You can also apply them again during the dental appointment.
2. Rub 1-2 drops of clove essential oils on the gums to help with numbing the gums and therefore helping to reduce unpleasant feelings in the teeth.
3. Swish around 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 1-2 drops of melaleuca, clove and or peppermint essential oil in the mouth for 5-10 minutes and then spit out without swallowing. This is called oil pulling and can help reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth and keep your teeth feeling fresh and clean.
4. Encourage your dentist to diffuse essential oils in the office. Citrus oils are always a great choice. If that is not possible right now, bring your diffuser with you and try diffusing in the treatment room during your child’s dental appointment.
These are just a few suggestions as to how your can use essential oils for dental care and improve your experience with your child at the dentist and after you go home.
Need more help with your child with autism and the dentist? Check out this free guide on autism and dental care.
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