Dental Hygiene - Printable Version +- Survival UK Forums (http://forum.survivaluk.net) +-- Forum: Discussion Area (http://forum.survivaluk.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=13) +--- Forum: Medical (http://forum.survivaluk.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=32) +---- Forum: Dentistry (http://forum.survivaluk.net/forumdisplay.php?fid=76) +---- Thread: Dental Hygiene (/showthread.php?tid=508) |
Dental Hygiene - NorthernRaider - 23 November 2011 I forgot who wrote this, it could be from BP I asked a dentist about this and he said that you could use a cotton ball (or presumably some equivalent) to thoroughly dry the tooth and fill the hole with super glue. Yes, that's right, superglue. He said you had to be careful, of course, not to swallow it and make sure your mouth stayed dry (fill areas around tooth with cotton balls). He said this would hold for no longer than one week but could be used in an emergency. There are also some herbal helps for dental problems: Balsam of Peru treats dry socket Witch hazel decreases inflammation and irritation (the plant, not the astringent you buy at the store) Allspice is an analgesic for tooth pain Cloves is for toothache Yarrow slows plaque formation and decreases gingivitis Chitosin treats peridontits Peppermint for a mouthwash Bloodroot for antiplaque Cranberry for peridontal disease Guggul for gingivitis, pyorrhea, mouth ulcers Elderberry or anise for toothaches Castor for abscesses (not recommended unless you're an herbalist and know what you're dealing with) Chaparral used as a mouthwash helps prevent tooth decay Mallow for babies teething pain Marigold decreases swelling of oral, pharyngeal mucosa Caroline thistle for toothaches Jamaican dogwood for dental pain Celandine for toothaches, tooth extractions Karaya gum can be used as a denture adhesive Gotu Kola for peridontal disease With all the wealth of information there is on preparedness, dental hygiene is one subject that is sorely lacking in useful information for the survivalist. RE: Dental Hygiene - Skean Dhude - 23 November 2011 I'd heard this but you would have to be really careful with it in the mouth. I'd avoid it if there was any alternative, even if that alternative was doing without treatment for a short time. Emergency use only imo. RE: Dental Hygiene - Kenneth Eames - 23 November 2011 Thanks for this Norther Raider, You must have a fairly good knowledge of Herbal medicine as well as orthodox. I believe you have some knowledge of Homoeopathy as well. Kennethe Eames. |