ORAL CARE AND ALOE VERA GEL

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