By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    stress disorder
    5 Ways To Manage Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    October 27, 2021
    Medical device classification and development strategies
    Medical device classification and development strategies
    January 19, 2022
    varicose veins
    Varicose Veins Prevention: 3 Lifestyle Changes to Make Right Now
    May 1, 2022
    Latest News
    3 Ways To Deal With Health Issues In Cities With High Pollution
    March 22, 2023
    What Tools Should Your Caregiver Have?
    March 22, 2023
    How to Combat Home Sickness After Moving Abroad
    March 19, 2023
    4 Ways to Recover from a Broken Hip
    March 14, 2023
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Medicare Payments to Providers Are Carved, Sliced and Chopped by Sequestration
    March 25, 2013
    Image
    Clinical Trials Could Get More Help From Social Media
    July 20, 2013
    healthcare reform
    Knocking Down the Walls: Healthcare Reform That Will Drive Remote Patient Engagement
    February 10, 2014
    Latest News
    3 Ways to Improve the U.S. Healthcare System By 2030
    March 14, 2023
    6 Steps To Ensure Speed And Efficiency Of Clinical Studies
    March 14, 2023
    5 Most Valuable Healthcare Programs in 2023
    March 8, 2023
    The Everest Foundation’s Mission to Support Inclusive Healthcare
    February 24, 2023
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Herbal Supplements and Dentistry
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Latest News
health issues for office workers
Biggest Health Issues Office Workers Need to Content With
News
pollution impact on health
3 Ways To Deal With Health Issues In Cities With High Pollution
Health
caregiver importance
What Tools Should Your Caregiver Have?
Medicare
boost body energy level
The Best Natural Ways to Boost Your Body Energy & Focus
Wellness
virtual reality in optometry
What Are the Implications of Virtual Reality in Optometry?
Technology
Aa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Aa
Search
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > Medical Education > Herbal Supplements and Dentistry
Medical EducationPublic HealthWellness

Herbal Supplements and Dentistry

Marielaina Perrone DDS
Last updated: 2013/01/14 at 9:51 AM
Marielaina Perrone DDS
Share
6 Min Read
Herbal Supplements Marielaina Perrone DDS
SHARE

Herbal Supplements – are made from natural plants and are utilized by some people to supplement traditional medical treatments. Herbal supplements are not considered drugs and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Agency (FDA). This absence of regulation means that the effectiveness, quality, and quantity of the ingredients have not been independently verified.

Contents
Conventional Drugs Vs Herbal Supplements Herbal Supplements and How They are Thought to Benefit Oral Health:Interactions to AvoidHerbal Supplements And Dentistry Conclusion

Herbal Supplements – are made from natural plants and are utilized by some people to supplement traditional medical treatments. Herbal supplements are not considered drugs and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Agency (FDA). This absence of regulation means that the effectiveness, quality, and quantity of the ingredients have not been independently verified.

Herbal supplements have become a billion dollar industry with many people taking herbal supplements for a variety of ailments. But did you know that whether you take echinacia or aspirin you should always tell your dentist or physician what you are taking?

Everything you ingest, even vitamins, causes a certain reaction in the body. If your dentist does not know what drugs or herbal supplements you have taken, he or she will not know how to protect you from drug interactions. This is particularly important if you are undergoing any type of surgical treatment requiring general anesthesia.

More Read

hrv monitoring

How HRV Can Help You Monitor Your Health and Wellbeing

Colleges Prove the Huge Benefits of AI in Healthcare Education
Medical Weight Loss – What is it and Does it Work?
Beyond Flexibility: The Surprising Benefits of a Regular Yoga Practice
How Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers Can Boost Employee Morale

Conventional Drugs Vs Herbal Supplements

Many prescription and over the counter drugs sold around the world are derived from plants but they are very different from herbal supplements. The prescription and over the counter medications must be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and undergo rigorous testing before coming to market. Even though, these drugs are derived from plants they are based around an active ingredient or chemical that the manufacturer synthesizes in a laboratory.

Herbal supplements are made from natural chemicals extracted from a plant and are produced either in original form (sometimes in combination with other herbal extracts) or refined. When an herbal medication is refined, the essential extract is taken out of the plant source, concentrated and then added back to make the original herbal medication more potent.

 Herbal Supplements and How They are Thought to Benefit Oral Health:

-Coenzyme Q10 promotes gum healing and cell growth.

-Lysine combats canker sores

-Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids promotes healing, especially of bleeding gums.

-Calcium and Magnesium help prevent bone loss around the gums.

-Vitamins A and E are used for healing gum tissue.

-Grape Seed Extract is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

-Zinc plus Copper enhances immune function.

-Aloe Vera Gel eases inflamed gums and soothes the tissues when applied directly to the affected area.

Herbal Supplements Marielaina Perrone DDS-Tea Tree Oils are believed to be antiseptic and anti fungal.

-Chamomile Tea is soothing to gum tissues.

-Green Tea is helpful in decay prevention and decreases plaque, increased antioxidants.

-Clove Oil is good for temporary relief of tooth and gum pain.

-Echinacea keeps inflammation down and enhances immune function.

Interactions to Avoid

Even seemingly harmless vitamin and herbal supplements can have serious side effects for certain dental patients. The following are some combinations of herbal supplements to be aware of:

-Ginkgo biloba and vitamin E can be dangerous when taken with aspirin because they each can act as blood thinners. The combination may cause difficulties in blood clotting, which could be serious for patients undergoing any type of oral surgery (such as a tooth extraction or periodontal surgery).

-Taking high dosages of vitamins before receiving anesthesia can also create issues. In particular, vitamin C, often taken in high dosages for cancer treatment, can weaken the efficiency of anesthesia.

-On the other hand, calming supplements, such as Kava Kava or St. John’s Wort, can strengthen the effects of anesthesia.

-Homemade tea tree supplements should be avoided, as they can cause irritation and burning.

Herbal Supplements And Dentistry Conclusion

People tend to think herbal supplements are harmless because they are considered natural, and they think, if one is good, 10 are better. Overdoing it, with supposedly safe herbal supplements, can cause health problems as serious as internal bleeding and heart arrhythmia. That is why it is so important to let your dentist and physician know when you are taking any herbal supplements to avoid any possible drug interactions or unforeseen consequences.

Always provide your dentist with a complete medical history, including any herbal supplements and conventional drugs you are taking. Some patients who take alternative herbal supplements are afraid their physician or dentist will not understand their decision to take an herbal supplement and will advise them to stop taking it. Your physician or dentist might even recommend an alternative, herbal solution for you.

If an herbal medication could interfere with your dental treatment, your dentist may ask you to stop taking the medication until the treatment is complete. The dentist also may be able to prescribe a different drug for treatment, if one is available. As always visit your dentist regularly for dental examinations and regular professional cleanings to keep your dental health.

© 2013, Marielaina Perrone DDS. All rights reserved. Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist

 
 

TAGGED: dentistry, herbal supplements

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Marielaina Perrone DDS January 14, 2013
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article Social Media in Healthcare: How to Harness the Marketing Opportunity
Next Article Saying Goodbye

Stay Connected

1.5k Followers Like
4.5k Followers Follow
2.8k Followers Pin
136k Subscribers Subscribe

Latest News

health issues for office workers
Biggest Health Issues Office Workers Need to Content With
News March 22, 2023
pollution impact on health
3 Ways To Deal With Health Issues In Cities With High Pollution
Health March 22, 2023
caregiver importance
What Tools Should Your Caregiver Have?
Medicare March 22, 2023
boost body energy level
The Best Natural Ways to Boost Your Body Energy & Focus
Wellness March 22, 2023

You Might also Like

boost body energy level
Wellness

The Best Natural Ways to Boost Your Body Energy & Focus

March 22, 2023
dental industry
Dental health

New and Emerging Trends in the Dental Industry

March 14, 2023
obese and importance of weight loss
Wellness

Obese? 5 Reasons You Should Lose Weight (Some Are Surprising!)

March 2, 2023
poor sleep disorder
Wellness

How To Combat Poor Sleep Without Medication

February 23, 2023
//

We influence million of users and is the most authentic source of information on healthcare business and technology news.

Quick Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Follow US

© 2008-2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?