Hydrosols against afflictions of the teeth and gums

The hydrosols are a very useful mouthwash to combat the afflictions of the teeth and the gums: mouthwashes with essential oils help to prevent cavities, at the same time that they prevent they alleviate and cure bleeding gums, infections of the gums, bad breath and you can even use it when you shave. Also, these mouthwashes are a good prevention against colds.

Important: Using a mouthwash won't stop the fact that you still need to brush your teeth three times a day!

A very refreshing mixture for regulate use :

-100 ml of hydrosol of mint, 5 drops of mint, 5 drops of tea tree, 5 drops of lavender, 5 drops of lemon, 1 drop of thyme.

Or, if you don't like mint:

-100 ml hydrosol of tea tree or sage, 5 drops of tea tree, 5 drops of cajuput, 7 drops of lemongrass, 5 drops of palmarosa.

@ Add half teaspoonful of your chosen mix to a glass of warm water. Rinse the mouth for a period of 1 to 2 minutes after brushing your teeth and spit. Repeat three times a day.

For bleeding gums, canker sores and toothaches:

Pure tea tree

@ Put some drops of tea tree oil on a toothpick with a cotton tip or a Q-tip and apply it directly several times in the affected place. It will sting a little.