* [[Oregano]] Oil: Often used to fight infection in the body, oregano oil can be highly beneficial for dental issues and can be used to soothe toothaches, abscesses, and mouth sores. Because of its potency, though, always be sure that you dilute it with something like olive oil. You can even use it like a mouthwash, spitting it out after you’ve swished it around your mouth.
*[[Sesame Seeds]] : Sesame seed oil has been used for oral health for thousands of years in the traditional Indian medical tradition known as Ayurveda in a process known as “oil pulling.” It involves swishing sesame seed oil in the mouth for prolonged durations and has been said to prevent teeth decay, halitosis, bleeding gums, dry throat, and for strengthening the teeth, gums and jaw. Clinical research now confirms that it compares favorably to chemical mouthwash (chlorhexidine) in improving plaque-induced gingivitis,and that it is capable of reducing Streptococcus mutans growth associated with oral plaque formation. (see also : [[oil pulling]])
* [[Blackthorn]] : Prunus Spinosa can be used to prevent caries in the teeth. The antibacterial action of this herb against Streptococcus Mutans, a gram-positive bacterium, can reduce the incidence of tooth decay and caries. Additionally, it also acts as an antioxidant and prevents oxidative stress that is known to increase the risk of dental caries. It works by inhibiting the free radicals from attacking the teeth and initiating the process of tooth decay.
* [[Dill Seed]]s : The essential oils in the seeds are germicidal, anti oxidant and disinfectant in nature. Thus they help end microbial infections in the mouth as well as their anti oxidants minimize the damages caused to gums and teeth by the free radicals. Chewing dill seeds moreover has properties of improving bone health.
* polyphenols found in red wine : caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid make it harder for the bacteria to stick to the cells of model gum tissue, although interestingly, they were better at it on their own than when mixed with the rest of the wine extracts. That implies that polyphenols are probably a better base to make new oral hygiene supplements or products, rather than gargling a glass of red before bed.