09/20/2026
A couple years ago I cracked a tooth from clenching my jaw non-stop. My face swelled so much (second pic) and the pain was unbearable. I went in to an emergency dentist appointment, only for them to tell me all they will do is remove my molarā¦ ummm no thanks!
So I bought a jar of clove bud oil and managed it by myself. I also had to drive from Northern Idaho to Central Wyoming and back with my face like that, through some of the worst snow storms I had seen in many years (Montana/wyo is very unforgiving in March). But eventually I got the swelling down and havenāt had too many issues until now.
Last Friday my face started swelling again (third pic). I reached for my clove bud oil and I am also using coconut oil to swish for oil pulling.
However, after a year in Hawaii with very little medical/dental care available, I learned a few thingsā¦
Raw garlic is an absolute POWERHOUSE! It can aid in fighting off bacterial infections, helps boost your immunity and so much more. I like to chop a clove up and let it set for 5-10mins before consuming. Doing this āactivatesā the beneficial stuff in it.
Oil of oregano can aid in fighting off infection and swelling. It is known as an antibiotic, as well as containing antifungal and antiviral properties. Itās also a powerful antioxidant and has anti inflammatory properties.
Hekla Lava (first pic) is derived from the ash of the very active volcano, Mount Hekla, in Iceland. It has a lot of bone and tissue benefits, especially when it comes to teeth.
Today, 3 days later, the swelling is already almost gone!
My teeth are exceptionally bad, due to having spinal meningitis as a kid. With a high fever like that, it depletes a lot of things in your body including the enamel on your teeth.
Have you discovered any remedies that help with tooth care?
**The information in this post is purely from my own experiences and research. Please do your own research before trying any of these. But just know that many ailments can be managed with the help of some home remedies!
