Quick recovery after dental implant surgery with essential oils.

Even if you have a wonderful life, there comes the time to sit on the hot chair at the dentist.

Three weeks ago I went through an implant procedure which I tried to postpone for more than 10 months. And no matter how much the dentist was trying to convince me that it was like having a tooth pulled out (earlier this year I had 2 wisdom teeth taken out), it wasn't the case. As the appointment was approaching I felt the worry rising up, so I decided to reach out to my best “friends” - the essential oils. I borrowed a roller blend from my daughter's kid collection called “Brave” * and rolled it on the pulse points.

So here I am, sitting in the chair, all wrapped up in sterile disposable clothing with my mouth wide open. The dentist started with the anesthetics, then the cutting, drilling, etc. I felt strange, so I closed my eyes and imagined being in a better place. Everything was over, my gum was stitched and the doctor prescribed me an antibiotic which was the normal procedure after the mini-surgery. I'm not a big fan of antibiotics and haven't had any for more than 3 years, so I asked the dentist if I could go without it and use the essential oil instead. To my surprise, he encouraged me to try and to take it only if it got worse. Unfortunately, I couldn't go without the painkillers due to my whole right side being numb, sore, and painful but luckily with very little swelling.

Here comes the magic. I started applying a blend of Oregano, Ongard**, and Copaiba oils diluted in grapeseed carrier oil externally around the place of the surgery. On the second day, I could apply some of the essential oils suitable for internal use *** directly on the gum such as Tea Tree, Ongard, Copaiba, and Clove. Along with one painkiller a day, to relieve the pain I applied externally essential oils such as Helichrysum, Peppermint, Marjoram, Wintergreen, Siberian Fir, and Lemongrass. Galraling with a drop or two of Clove essential oil was also part of my healing routine. There was no need to buy nor take the antibiotic. 

In three days' time, I had a check-up at the dentist. He seems happy with the result - pink gum, little swelling, and good overall healing. He told me to continue to do what I was doing and to visit him in 5 days for the stitches to be removed. So I went back again, the stitches were removed and the dentist was surprised and amazed at the same time saying to me: "Great results considering you didn't take an antibiotic. You might be the first one to heal with no complications using natural products!" 

I should admit that along with the essential oils, I was on a diet taking daily collagen and supplements. The holistic health approach helped me recover quickly.

*Brave™ promotes feelings of confidence, courage, and belief in oneself while helping to manage stress and anxiety and counteract negative emotions of doubt, pessimism, and cynicism. Main ingredients: Wild orange, Amyris, Osmanthus, Cinnamon bar

**The main ingredients of the On Guard blends are Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus;

*** I only use certified and tested essential oils that are safe to be ingested.