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By Laurel Vukovic

Your smile is one of the first things people notice upon meeting you. Studies have shown that an attractive, healthy smile influences how desirable, successful and friendly a person is thought to be. With hundreds of mouth-care products promising whiter teeth and fresher breath, it seems a more attractive smile is just a tooth brushing away. But many conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes contain ingredients that are unhealthy or even toxic. Opt instead for a natural, herbal mouth-care regimen.

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Put 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a cotton ball and apply directly to the abscess. Also rub over the jaw and cheek area with the following:

* 3 drops Lavender oil
* 2 drops Tea Tree oil
* diluted in 1 teaspoon Base Oil

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Make up the following mixture. Add it to a glass of warm water and use as a mouthwash. Do Not Swallow!

* 2 drops Lemon oil
* 1 drop Lavender oil
* 2 drops Eucalyptus oil
* diluted into 1 teaspoon of brandy

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Inspired by 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Yourself, by Stephanie Tourles (Storey Books, 1999).

INGREDIENTS

* 1/4 cup distilled water
* 1/4 cup vodka
* 5 drops essential oil of Clove
* 5 drops essential oil of Anise
* 5 drops essential oil of Cinnamon
* 5 drops essential oil of Orange

1. Mix all ingredients and place in a bottle with a spray mister top.

2. Before each use, shake thoroughly.

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Clove oil is great to use for toothaches. You can make your own by mixing together equal amounts of whole Cloves and vegetable oil and allowing it to sit for several weeks. Cinnamon oil can be made the same way.

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* 1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil
* 1 drop Thyme Essential Oil
* 1 drop Eucalyptus Essential Oil
* 1 drop Wintergreen Essential Oil
* 1 Tbls. 190 Proof Ethyl Alcohol
* 6 Tbls Distilled Water

Pour all into to glass jar with tight fitting lid. Shake before each use.

Use less water and more alcohol if you use 50% alcohol. The final alcohol concentration should be 15-20%.

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Put 1 drop of Geranium Oil on a cotton ball and apply it directly to the
sore, if possible as soon as it is suspected. Repeat every day. Also,
massage the whole of the body including the face and neck with the
following:

* Geranium 10 drops
* Lavender 10 drops
* Thyme 2 drops
* Lemon 8 drops

Dilute mixture in 1 teaspoon of Massage Oil

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* 4 oz. Water
* 4 oz. Vodka (vodka may be substituted for water OR a pure Rosemary tea infusion)
* 4 teaspoons Liquid Glycerine (available at many drug stores), optional - simply sweetens the mouthwash
* 10-12 drops Peppermint or Spearmint Essential Oil
* 5 drops Myrrh (optional - Myrrh can assist in mouth and gum care)

Notes: This recipe makes a rather minty mouthwash but as it contains no added flavorings, it is not as sweet or strong as commercially available mouthwashes.

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The tissues in the mouth can benefit greatly from sea salt.

For bleeding gums - make a paste of 1 tsp. baking soda to 1/2 tsp. sea salt…brush with this mixture 3 times per day instead of the toothpaste. You can also add a few drops of Tea Tree oil.

Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a Sore Throat, mouth sores or canker sores.

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* 5 ml Lavender Water
* 1 drop Lavender
* 1 drop Bergamot
* 1 drop Geranium
* 1 drop Chamomile in Jojoba Oil

Store in a brown glass bottle.

Apply to cold sore several times per day, or as required.

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