An Old-Fashioned, Inexpensive Gum and Tooth Remedy
Posted on September 13, 2008 | Filed Under Teeth Tips
Some of my patients who have been with me for a long time remember my dad, Dr. Sam Pagano, who practiced dentistry in St Louis for over fifty years. A short while ago, Dr. Sam and I were discussing long-forgotten, but effective folk remedies, when he relayed something I’d never heard mentioned in my dental studies. He told me that fifty years ago he and other dentists used tea tree oil for gum and tooth infections, swelling gums and overall gum health and that it was quite effective.
I did some research to find out more about tea tree oil. Turns out that because of its antiseptic qualities, it has many more uses than just making your gums healthy. I ordered some organic tea tree oil from Australia and will be trying it out.
I’ll keep you posted.
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I have been going to Dr. Pete Pagano since 1976. I had my most recent appointment—oh, I would say about one hour ago. And my father was going to Dr. Pagano’s father as long ago as 1973.
Dr. Pagano is a great dentist, and his staff is great as well. I used to hate to go to the dentist. That’s all changed since I hace been going to Dr. Pagano. Whether it is major dental work or minor work, or anything in between, he does it well.
I’ve never tried the tree tea oil. Maybe one of these days!
Wayne