Tea Tree for Teeth Whitening and Other Uses for Melaleuca

The tea tree (other name: melaleuca), which was first discovered in Australia, is now grown in many tropical countries. From the leaves of this medicinal plant, a unique essential oil is obtained, the properties of which have long been used in medical practice, including dentistry.

Whitening

Even with impeccable attention to the oral cavity, you can eventually find the need to adjust the color of the tooth enamel. Whitening with melaleuka does not harm the enamel, given the features of the product.

During the bleaching period, it is not recommended to drink coloring drinks (tea, coffee, juices). It is necessary to refrain from dishes and drinks that are too high or low temperature.

Tea tree oil affects not only the color of the teeth, but also the presence of tartar, destroying and destroying it, and also strengthens the teeth and gums. The result of bleaching depends on the natural color and features of the enamel, as well as on the thickness of the plaque.

After brushing your teeth with oil, you need to rinse your mouth several times with ordinary boiled water so that you do not feel partial numbness.

Whitening is performed daily for a week, after which preventive procedures can be carried out no more than once or twice a week.

Recipes

Several methods have been developed for whitening teeth with tea tree oil, which differ from each other in ingredients, their volumes and exposure technology.

1. The first cleaning is performed with ordinary toothpaste, rinse your mouth with water, then apply 2-3 drops of oil to a clean brush and brush your teeth again.
2. During the second brushing, melaleuca is mixed with one drop of lemon oil, which speeds up the whitening process, protects the oral cavity from germs, and eliminates bad breath.
3. The effect is enhanced by adding two drops of orange oil to the main component.
4. Tooth brushing is done with 1-2 drops of tea tree applied to the brush and covered with a layer of toothpaste on top.
5. Dilute half a glass of water with three drops of melaleuca and use as a rinse after regular brushing. Advantages of the recipe: no bad breath, no white coating on the surface of the tongue, the teeth will become smooth, shiny, attractive.
6. Brightening the enamel of sensitive teeth is done by rubbing a mixture of one teaspoon of aloe vera herb and three drops of tea tree oil. This method, in addition to whitening, strengthens teeth.
7. Smokers can be advised to lighten the enamel after eating, rub a mixture of 1 drop of oil and 1 teaspoon of mineral water into the surface of the teeth.
8. To make your teeth whiter, you need to prepare a paste from a well-dried peel of one banana, a teaspoon of fine sea salt, the same volume of olive oil, three drops of tea tree oil. The toothpaste is brushed twice a week to achieve a therapeutic effect and prevent caries.

Oral cavity: treatment of diseases

Tea tree oil prevents tooth decay, stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums).

Caries

Brush your teeth with one or two drops of oil applied to the toothpaste. Then rinse your mouth with five drops of a solution dissolved in water. The procedure is performed 3-6 times a day. Dental floss dipped in oil works effectively.

For preventive purposes, brush your teeth with melaleuca before and after meals. Mixing with burdock, horsetail gives a good effect.

Stomatitis, periodontitis

Prepare a solution for rinsing: half a glass of water, 300 mg of oil, a teaspoon of alcohol. Another solution recipe is recommended to choose from: dilute 10 drops of the product and half a teaspoon of honey in a glass of water.

Inflammation of the gums

The sore spot is rubbed with tea tree oil or rinsed 4-5 times a day with the honey solution mentioned above. Gargling with one glass of water mixed with 3-5 drops of oil also helps.

Flux, toothache

Every 3 hours, you need to rinse your mouth with water, to which 5 drops of melaleuca are added, and apply to the sore spot with a swab dipped in this solution.

Dental care

To keep your teeth healthy and beautiful, rinse daily with five drops of oil mixed with half a glass of water. Such procedures will strengthen the teeth, gums, prevent the accumulation of plaque, tartar, and make the breath fresh.

Advantages

Melaleuca, as mentioned above, has advantages over other folk methods. In particular:

• when whitening, it has a delicate effect on the gums, strengthening them, does not destroy the enamel, and disinfects the oral cavity;
• successfully prevents periodontal disease and tartar;
• after application, it has a more persistent fresh smell than toothpastes;
• economical, affordable and safe;
• uniquely combines properties against bacteria, viruses and fungal infections.

The advantages of melaleuca are explained by the content in it of more than 40 varieties of useful substances necessary for the active life of the body.

Specificity

In order for tea tree oil to most fully reveal its beneficial properties during application, you need to know its features. Initially, the pungent odor and unpleasant taste may seem unusual. You can get rid of these sensations by rinsing with a solution of sea salt, 9% apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, mixing 1 teaspoon of any of these products with a glass of water.

After completing the procedure, you need to wait a while with eating so that the beneficial substances do their job of disinfecting.

Numbness of the tip of the tongue, gums, oral mucosa, as mentioned above, can be prevented by reducing the dosage of the oil.

Accidental contact with undiluted melaleuca on body parts causes a slight burning sensation or short-term reddening of the skin. There is no reason for concern, however.

Contraindications

Diseases will not be an obstacle in the use of melaleuca. It is necessary to abstain only in case of intolerance, allergies, including to such products as celery and thyme.

Precautionary measures

You should be careful with the oil, because, getting into the eyes, it will cause a sharp burning sensation, and if you inhale the vapors, it will lead to drowsiness and loss of concentration for a while. Also, oral administration will cause an unpredictable reaction in the digestive system.

During whitening procedures should not last more than 2 weeks. When strengthening the gums, special attention should be paid to the correct dosage so as not to cause additional inflammation of the sore spot.

It is necessary to be careful when using the remedy for children under 16 years of age.

Dental experts advise purchasing Aspera brand oil in pharmacies as the highest quality and most reliable. The use of tea tree for teeth gives excellent results when the doctor's recommendations are followed.