09/02/2023
Happy International Dentist's Day!
At the dentist's:
- Helium?
- Will it kill the pain?
- No, but when you scream, it's funny.
🦷Adored or despised, there is always a special place in our hearts for dentists. Happy dentist day!
🌿 And how does CBD interact with dental health? This legal component of the cannabis plant is becoming more and more widespread in different forms - oils, v**e, topicals - and brings relief for a number of conditions. Let's take a look at its benefits and potential risks in the context of oral care.
Benefits:
🟢 Including CBD in the daily dental care routine helps with bacteria and could even eliminate Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus.
🟢 Diminish the risk of gum desease - due to its antibacterial and anti-inflamatory properties, CBD counteracts conditions such as gingivitis or periodontitis, given that it is not smoked.
🟢 Pain relief - a couple of recent studies confirm the painkiller properties of CBD. Cannabidiol could bring relief both before and during the actual treatment. Important note - if ingested, it will not bring fast reasults. For speedy relief, one could apply oil or tincture directly.
🟢 Helps to speed up recovery after tooth surgery - a mixture of antibacterial, anti-inflamatory and pain relieving properties is usually prescribed to patients. These medications are not only affecting the liver but also could come along with side effects. CBD is a natural aid that combines all these properties.
🟢 Helps with dry mouth relief - CBD oil may help to increase saliva production, which can be beneficial for people who suffer from dry mouth.
🟢 Helps with dental anxiety - many people feel tension when going to the dentist. If this feeling extends to anxiety and uncontrolled stress, one could rely on CBD for relaxing these conditions.
Risks:
🛑 In case of an upcoming surgery, you must discuss with your dentist the current CBD intake, if any. Cannabidiol interaction with anaesthetics should be avoided.
🛑 Interaction with medications - if you are taking any sedatives, blood thinners, high blood pressure medications or other dosed remedies, we recommend discussing the exact CBD intake with your healthcare professional.
🪥Opting for CBD or not, don't forget to book your prophylactic examination every 6 months and of course, practice good oral hygiene.