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Oral Care and Aloe Vera Gel

he mouth is a cavity that is loaded with have been traumatized or scratched by
soft and fragile tissues. These tissues have toothbrush, sharp foods, dental floss, and
Ta constant supply of food materials which toothpick injuries.
make it an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. 3. Chemical burns are relieved quickly with
The bacterial thriving in the mouth also attack the the use of Aloe.
teeth and cause dental problems like stomatitis,
bad breath, gingivitis and periodontitis. Aloe 4. Site of tooth extraction responds more
Vera is a natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial comfortably when treated with Aloe.
plant. It can work wonders for dental health 5. Acute mouth lesions such as herpetic
and protect the sensitive fragile tissues of the viral lesions, apthous ulcers, cancer sores,
mouth when consumed internally.
and cracks occurring at the corners of
The Use of Aloe Vera in Dentistry lips are improved by direct application of
Aloe. Gum abscesses are soothed by the
Extract taken from an article published by Dr Richard Sudworth. applications as well.
BDS, LDS, RCS (Eng)
6. Diseases such as Lichen Planus and Benign
The dental uses of Aloe Vera are multiple. It
is extremely helpful in the treatment of gum Pemephigus , AIDS and Leukemia are also
disease - gingivitis and periodontitis. It reduces relieved. Migratory glossititis, geographic
swelling of the soft tissues and consequently tongue and Burning Mouth Syndrome are
this reduces the bleeding of the gums. It is improved.
powerfully antiseptic in gum pockets where 7. Denture patients with sore ridges and ill-
normal cleaning is difficult. fitting dentures and partials can benefit

Its anti-fungal properties help greatly in the as funguses and bacterial contamination
problem of denture stomatitis, ie. red and sore reduce the inflammatory irritations.
mucous membranes which are permanently 8. Aloe Vera can also be used around dental
covered by a denture - this is a form of thrush. implants to control inflammation from
Cracked and split corners of the mouth are bacterial contamination.
also subject to fungal infection and this can be
cured by Aloe.
Its anti-viral properties help in the treatment
of cold sores (Herpes Simplex) and shingles
(Herpes Zoster). It is a powerful healing
promoter and when inserted into extraction
sockets, is very beneficial. It can be used in
any surgical wound. It has a use in root canal
treatment as a sedative dressing, healing
promoter and file lubricant.
Aloe Vera a boon for the dentist:

By Dr. Timothy E. Moore, M.S., P.C. Oklahoma
University, Baylor University, and Loma Linda
There are eight main uses of Aloe Vera in
dental practice:
1. Application of Aloe Vera directly at the site
of periodontal surgery.
2. Applications to the gum tissues when they

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