It is called "plant - a miracle". It fulfills a major role in rituals of beauty, and more recently has gained popularity as an active ingredient in different dental gels. And not to sound his debut one-sided, let complement the picture with the gums, and the whole mouth - mute witnesses to the benefits of aloe vera.

Necessary background

Healing qualities of aloe vera plant has been known for a long time. For more than 10 century are known descriptions of his abilities to heal burns, cuts and relieves pain. Its therapeutic and medicinal qualities have stood the test of time over 5000 years. Greek and Roman healers apply it very successfully as a healing herb. Researchers found that this plant is known in Chinese, and Indian culture.

Egyptian Queens used it in an effort to achieve an ideal physical beauty, the Philippines and mix it with milk to treat kidney infections. Similar to its application onto the skin in dental gels, aloe vera is used for cleaning and ease of teeth and gums. The action in terms of prevention of dental caries is as effective as tooth paste and - communicate release of General Dentistry in May / June 2009 (authoritative clinical journal with opinions of experts from the Academy of general dentistry - AGD).

How it works?

Tooth gel with aloe vera have the same function as well as tooth pastes - eliminates oral microflora and bacteria in it that cause diseases. Like any scientific discovery, and this is disputed by some dentists to treat distrust of the ability of the dental gel with aloe vera to excellent function of tooth paste. However, other studies show - antimicrobial activity of dental gel with aloe vera, compared with two well-known brands of toothpaste does not account for specific differences. Tooth gel with aloe vera is just as effective as dental paste, and in some cases more effective to control the cavitation forming microorganisms.
Aloe resin contains chemical compounds that are used for response and pain relief. In their nature, they are anti-inflammatory action. Tooth gel with aloe vera has a mild effect on teeth because it does not contain abrasive toothpastes. In other words - an excellent alternative for people with sensitive teeth or gums.

A few tips

When buying dental gels, however, care must be taken. Not all aloe vera products contain the correct dosage form of the plant. To be effective, products must contain a stabilized gel, which is located in midlle part of the plant aloe vera. Also, they must meet certain performance standards. Dr. Dilip George, co-author of the study recommends that consumers consult with independent associationtions (such as the International Scientific Association) on issues related to aloe vera, to understand what products have received the brand quality of the organization.
"Fortunately, people with sensitive teeth or gums have different alternatives to products for oral hygiene. One of these is aloe vera - Association spokesman says Dr. Eric Shapria. - If these users are interested in an alternative approach for oral hygiene, you should consult with your dentist to ensure that they approach the standards of dental findings.


Finally - the most important is the result. And as to the benefits of aloe vera in the teeth and gums, it is indisputable.