{"id":18138,"date":"2022-11-02T12:37:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=18138"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:25:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:25:49","slug":"toothache-garlic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of garlic against gingivitis and toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-of-a-fresh-garlic-3689846-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"garlic for oral health\" class=\"wp-image-4343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-of-a-fresh-garlic-3689846-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-of-a-fresh-garlic-3689846-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/photo-of-a-fresh-garlic-3689846.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption>Garlic has many health benefits.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Historians have found traces of garlic used for medicinal purposes dating back to 3000 BC. Allicin from garlic <strong>has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties<\/strong>. It allows to eradicate some bacteria, but fortunately not all, because <strong>the balance of the dental microbiome is fundamental<\/strong> for a good oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/\">Nutrident<\/a> explains how garlic can help you treat your toothaches and calm gingivitis. <strong>Garlic and its benefits are no longer to be proven, <\/strong>but we dissect in more detail what this food brings you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/#What_is_allicin\" title=\"What is allicin?\">What is allicin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/#Garlic_against_mouth_bacteria\" title=\"Garlic against mouth bacteria\">Garlic against mouth bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/#The_importance_of_the_oral_microbiome_balance\" title=\"The importance of the oral microbiome balance\">The importance of the oral microbiome balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/#How_to_consume_garlic_to_improve_your_oral_health\" title=\"How to consume garlic to improve your oral health?  \">How to consume garlic to improve your oral health?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/toothache-garlic\/#Garlic_and_Oral_Health_FAQ\" title=\"Garlic and Oral Health: FAQ\">Garlic and Oral Health: FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_allicin\"><\/span>What is allicin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allicin is a compound produced when garlic is crushed or minced<\/strong>. Also available as a dietary supplement, <strong>it has been shown to reduce inflammation and provide antioxidant benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh garlic contains an amino acid called alliin. When the pod is crushed or chopped, an enzyme, alliinase, is released. Alliin and alliinase interact to form allicin, <strong>which is considered the main biologically active component of garlic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The consumption of allicin helps to solve a number of health problems, as well as to fight against important diseases such as heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allicin is used for oral problems, atherosclerosis, <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17889\">diabetes<\/a>, high blood pressure and to lower <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctissimo.fr\/html\/dossiers\/cholesterol\/sa_5370_cholesterol_analyses.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cholesterol levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_against_mouth_bacteria\"><\/span>Garlic against mouth bacteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are<strong>over five hundred different species of bacteria that naturally reside in your mouth.<\/strong> Some of these bacteria are beneficial to your health, while others are harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your mouth healthy, <strong>you need to maintain a balance between good and bad bacteria<\/strong>. Among other things, this helps prevent gum disease and prevents cavities from forming.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dental caries\" class=\"wp-image-8750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-1080x717.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-980x650.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie-480x318.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/istock-carie.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Allicin prevents the bad bacteria that cause tooth decay from growing in the mouth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Allicin<strong>prevents the bad bacteria that cause tooth decay from growing in the mouth<\/strong>. Several studies have concluded that the use of garlic can help fight periodontitis by controlling the population of bad bacteria and letting the good bacteria grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gum disease is invasive and difficult to stop. Garlic alone is not a cure, but it helps with other treatments to slow down its progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The advantage of allicin is that it has a selective action on the bacteria of the mouth<\/strong>. Many oral health products claim to fight gum disease by killing &#8220;99.9% of the bacteria&#8221; in the mouth, but this is a mistake. The oral microbiome needs a certain type of bacteria to be efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don't want to create an imbalance between good and bad bacteria, as this is detrimental to your oral health, as well as to the health of the rest of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_the_oral_microbiome_balance\"><\/span>The importance of the oral microbiome balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good health of the intestine is crucial for the good condition of the body in general. It is determined by the diversity and population of the intestinal microbiome, also known as the gut microbiota or gut flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the mouth is the mirror of the body's health, it is easy to understand that <strong>oral health is intrinsically linked to the health of the intestines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend the following supplement product if you want to increase your garlic intake:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img width=\"163\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ail-planete-au-naturel-163x300.jpg\" alt=\"natural garlic planet\" class=\"wp-image-10318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ail-planete-au-naturel-163x300.jpg 163w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ail-planete-au-naturel-558x1024.jpg 558w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ail-planete-au-naturel-104x190.jpg 104w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ail-planete-au-naturel.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Garlic bulb powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Product from organic farming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>200 vegetarian capsules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosed at 280mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Origin France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What is the oral microbiome?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The oral microbiome is a collection of bacteria that influence the progression of health and disease.  <strong>The mouth has a variety of microenvironments that host different bacterial populations<\/strong>: the tongue, the palate, the teeth, the area around the dental surfaces, above the gums and below the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the first meeting place between the alimentary canal (the entire passage through which food passes in the body), the immune system and the outside world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several hundred species of bacteria exist within this delicately balanced colony. This balance of bacteria in the oral cavity is the second most diverse biome in the body, after the gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/comment-renforcer-son-systeme-immunitaire\/\">how to strengthen the immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An imbalance in the oral microbiome, like an imbalance in the gut, leads to inflammation, disease and illness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-300x212.jpeg\" alt=\"microbiome  \" class=\"wp-image-10361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-1024x724.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-768x543.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-1536x1086.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-2048x1448.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/microbiome-254x180.jpeg 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>The oral microbiome is a collection of bacteria that influence the progression of health and disease.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many of these diseases will occur in the mouth (tooth decay, gingivitis, thrush, etc.), but they also have a major impact on the gut and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The oral microbiome is a major player in the mouth-body connection.<\/strong>  Unfortunately, many approaches to dental care do not take into account the importance of maintaining healthy oral flora. Instead, we are told to disinfect, to sanitize the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Impact of oral biome diversity on gut and general health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria in the mouth cause oral diseases. From gingivitis to oral thrush to cavities, an overabundance of pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria can cause a host of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The permeability of the mouth is closely related to the ability of bacteria to make their way through the gums<\/strong> to the rest of the body. It has been studied in the case of chronic periodontitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>45% of the bacteria present in the mouth are also found in the intestine<\/strong>. Every time you swallow, you're seeding your gastrointestinal tract with billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses from your mouth every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our body's level of evolution is inadequate for modern diets, resulting in high rates of diseases that are greatly affected by the modern, high-carbohydrate diet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/manger-ail-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman who eats garlic\" class=\"wp-image-10364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/manger-ail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/manger-ail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/manger-ail-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/manger-ail.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Eating garlic can help you stay healthy.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Oral infection can cause major problems<\/strong> in the rest of the body in different ways. These include bacteremia (leakage of bacteria through the gums into the bloodstream), system-wide inflammation, and bacterial toxin infection that spreads throughout the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming garlic has <strong>beneficial effects on the precious balance<\/strong> you need to maintain in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_consume_garlic_to_improve_your_oral_health\"><\/span>How to consume garlic to improve your oral health?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not cook, you can find dietary supplements containing allicin in pharmacies. If you like to cook, incorporate garlic into your cooking. It is very nutritious and contains very few calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you feel a lot of pain, you can chew on a peeled garlic clove<\/strong>, very gently. This releases its allicin and kills the bacteria responsible for your pain. Let it sit on the tooth as long as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This remedy is a palliative that will not prevent you from visiting the dentist in case of <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/preventing-and-treating-dental-cavities-through-diet\/\">cavities<\/a>. Garlic does not cure, but relieves this type of pathology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/omega-3-maladies-parodontales\/\">periodontal disease<\/a>, you should be closely monitored by a dentist anyway. Garlic will allow you to punctually relieve your pains and to prevent the proliferation of certain harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_and_Oral_Health_FAQ\"><\/span>Garlic and Oral Health: FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864845503\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to use garlic for an abscessed tooth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Take advantage of the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of garlic to treat an abscessed tooth. Crush 1 to 2 cloves of garlic to make a paste. Apply it on the painful tooth for 3 to 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864867467\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are there any risks to eating garlic every day?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is little risk in eating garlic, as long as you limit your intake to less than 4 grams per day (the equivalent of one clove). At higher doses, consumption of fresh garlic coupled with certain anticoagulant medications may increase the risk of bleeding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864881124\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why take garlic on an empty stomach?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Garlic is most effective when taken on an empty stomach, when bacteria are less resistant and its action eliminates them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-02T12:37:33+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 2, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p><strong>Cholesterol; your test sheet under the microscope; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctissimo.fr\/html\/dossiers\/cholesterol\/sa_5370_cholesterol_analyses.htm\">https:\/\/www.doctissimo.fr\/html\/dossiers\/cholesterol\/sa_5370_cholesterol_analyses.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 Historians have found traces of garlic used for medicinal purposes dating back to 3000 BC. Allicin from garlic has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. It allows to eradicate some bacteria, but fortunately not all, because the balance of the dental microbiome is fundamental for a good oral health. 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