Sea buckthorn oil for stomatitis in children and adults, tips

Stomatitis

During this disease, the oral mucosa suffers. On the inner surface of the cheeks, on the gums, palate, on the tongue. It looks like swelling of the mucous membrane and small ulcers, which over time, in the absence of treatment or exacerbation, can merge into large ones.

There are several reasons:

Allergic - with an attack by lymphocytes of the immune system on unidentified irritant molecules.
Vesicular is a contagious form of stomatitis caused by RNA viruses.
Herpetic. Another contagious form, albeit with less virulence. This form is treated with Acyclovir.
Traumatic.
Ulcerative.
Catarrhal – caused by poor or complete lack of oral hygiene.

Use of oil in dentistry

Sea buckthorn oil is used in dentistry because it effectively relieves inflammation, pain and itching. In this case, the product is used for direct treatment of the gums or diluted with water to prepare a solution for rinsing.

Important! To prevent injuries to the oral mucosa, you need to use a soft brush made of natural bristles to brush your teeth, and also exclude too hard, spicy and salty foods from your diet.

In dentistry, the product is most often used for:

eliminating unpleasant symptoms during teething in children;
reducing bleeding gums;
disinfection of various wounds in the oral cavity;
reducing gum sensitivity before removing molars;
regular rinsing of the mouth to eliminate unpleasant odor;
treatment of chronic diseases of the teeth and gums, accompanied by inflammation of the oral mucosa (periodontitis, periodontal disease, gumboil).

Sea buckthorn oil

A product obtained by squeezing sea buckthorn berries. Moreover, to obtain oil, either the whole berry or just the seed can be used - beneficial fatty acids are found in any part of it.

For medicinal purposes, cold-pressed oil is mainly used, as it is the most valuable organoleptically, since all biologically active substances are preserved in it without destruction. It is usually dark orange in color, as opposed to the yellow-orange stone fruit used more in the food industry, or the red-brown hot-pressed stone fruit, which is better suited for cosmetic purposes.

An alternative in action

The medicinal effect is reduced to frequent rinsing or lubricating the oral cavity with Lugol's or Furacilin solutions, Hexoral, Ingalipt or Stomatidin sprays, treatment with Viferon, Cholisal, Kamistad, Lidochlor gels. All these means can be varied, achieving disinfection of the mucous membrane and gradual attenuation of the process.

But they, like any medicinal form, have a significant drawback - possible contraindications, and in a very wide range, and frequent allergic reactions.

Oil preparations always act more gently than aqueous or alcoholic medicinal solutions. For sea buckthorn oil this statement is 100% true. Its unique organoleptic properties allow it to treat wounds in the mouth with surgical precision, disinfecting them and alleviating symptoms.

Compound

Vitamin C. A vitamin that is directly involved in the metabolic processes of the body. Regulator of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, responsible for the synthesis of steroids and nucleins. One of the best direct-acting anti-inflammatory and immune agents.
Vitamin E. With its deficiency, a decline in all protective functions and a slowdown in tissue regeneration are inevitable.
Vitamin K. If there is a deficiency of this vitamin, the hematopoietic functions of the body drop sharply, the membrane of produced red blood cells becomes thinner, weaker, and the number of lymphocytes increases. The vitamin also reduces the risk of hemorrhages in the mucous membranes, strengthening the walls of blood vessels.
B vitamins. With a lack of B vitamins, the regeneration of damaged organs and tissues slows down, and all major systems become unbalanced.
Carotene, or provitamin A. Carotene gives sea buckthorn fruits an intense yellow or orange color; it is also called a precursor of vitamin A. It is an active participant in metabolism and the healing process of any wounds.

Sea buckthorn oil is also rich in vital health regulators: triterpene and polyunsaturated acids, bioflavonoids and folic acid, microelements in the form of manganese, iron, silicon.

Methods for treating stomatitis with sea buckthorn oil

Despite the generally accepted hypoallergenic nature of sea buckthorn oil, the reaction to it still needs to be checked, especially for city dwellers living in conditions where industrial emissions occur.

This is done simply: apply a smear to clean skin of the wrist and wait 10 minutes. If after removing the oil there is no redness in this area, you can use it in all forms.

Saturate a gauze swab with sea buckthorn oil and, without exerting much effort, wipe the surface of the gums, inside the cheeks, palate and tongue. The procedure is done 4-5 times a day.
Oil application method. Using this method of treatment, an oil-saturated gauze swab is distributed along the entire length of the dentition so that it covers both the outer side of the cheeks and the inner side.
Rinsing the mouth with sea buckthorn oil. With this method, you need to take a full teaspoon into your mouth and forcefully drive it through your teeth for 5 minutes. You can’t take it longer, because the food enzymes contained in saliva will begin to break down sea buckthorn oil, and its medicinal value will decrease.

After the procedures, it is not recommended to eat for at least half an hour, so as not to irritate the mucous membranes and not negate the healing effect of the drug.

Treatment of stomatitis and rules of use

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa and can appear in children of all ages and in adults. The disease often develops with a weakened immune system or as a result of injury to gum tissue.

Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, but the main signs of stomatitis are:
general weakness, loss of strength (as with colds);
discomfort and pain in the oral cavity while eating and drinking;
redness and swelling of the oral mucosa;
bleeding gums;
the appearance of a yellow-white coating on the tongue and inner surface of the cheeks;
small ulcers in the mouth.

Treatment of stomatitis is usually carried out using various traditional medicine preparations, but considerable benefit can also be obtained from folk remedies, one of which is sea buckthorn oil. The rules for its use depend on the age of the patient.

For adults

Sea buckthorn fruit oil can be used as an adjuvant drug for the treatment of stomatitis in adults. It helps to quickly eliminate unpleasant symptoms of the disease, healing wounds in the oral cavity and reducing pain.

Recommendations for use of the product for adults:

the oral cavity is treated with a cotton swab dipped in sea buckthorn oil;
You need to especially carefully apply the liquid to ulcers and damage to the mucous membrane;
treatment is performed 4 times a day until complete recovery;
for large wounds, apply a piece of bandage soaked in sea buckthorn oil to them - leave the compress for 5 minutes, repeating the procedure 4 times a day.

To increase the effectiveness of using sea buckthorn oil for stomatitis, before each treatment, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse the mouth with warm water to remove food debris.

For children

Some pharmaceutical medications for stomatitis cannot be prescribed for the treatment of children due to contraindications. In such cases, sea buckthorn oil at room temperature is used to combat the disease. Before using the product, be sure to consult a pediatrician.

Features of using the product for stomatitis in children:

the oil is applied directly to the affected areas of the oral mucosa using a cotton swab;
treatment is performed 4-5 times a day;
to rinse the mouth, use a solution of 250 ml of boiled water and 2-3 drops of sea buckthorn oil - the procedure is repeated every 2 hours;
For preschool children, the oral cavity is irrigated with a similar mixture using a spray bottle - for this, the child is laid on his side, performing the procedure 4-5 times a day.

Treatment is continued until all symptoms of stomatitis disappear completely. Using the above actions, you can significantly reduce the unpleasant symptoms of the disease after 2-3 treatments.

For babies

Sea buckthorn oil is a completely natural product, so it can be used to treat stomatitis in infants. But in this case, the drug is used with extreme caution, since it can cause allergies and aggravate the course of the disease.

The affected areas of the baby's oral mucosa are carefully wiped with a cotton pad soaked in sea buckthorn oil. The procedure is repeated up to 3 times a day, and instead of a cotton pad, you can use a small cotton swab.

How to choose the right one

When purchasing sea buckthorn oil in pharmacies, check the region where the fruit is grown and where the medicine is prepared from it. They must match, otherwise the content of vitamins and biologically active substances in such oil may be reduced. The fact is that when transported over long distances, and even under inappropriate conditions, many beneficial substances in sea buckthorn oil are destroyed.

The bottle must be made of dark brown glass - the vitamin C contained in the oil is destroyed by light.

If there is a note that the product is made from selected varieties of sea buckthorn grown specifically for food and medicinal purposes, that’s generally great. Altai is famous for such varieties, where they are not only cultivated, but production itself is concentrated there.

In addition to regular pharmacies, sea buckthorn oil can be purchased in specialized herbal pharmacies with their large selection of natural preparations, healing syrups and medicinal herbs. In such pharmacies it is guaranteed to be certified and fresh.

Homemade oil

You can make sea buckthorn oil yourself. To do this, take fully ripe, selected berries of an even yellow or orange color, without dark spots or damage to the skin. The berries are washed, dried well to remove the slightest trace of water, and the juice is squeezed out of them.

After standing for a long time, up to a week, in a dark place under a lid, oil will float to the surface of the juice. This type is the most valuable; it is suitable for treating stomatitis even in young children.

The cake remaining after squeezing the juice is dried in the oven, avoiding severe overheating, much less burning. Then they grind it into flour and fill this mass with refined and sterilized olive oil when heated to 60 degrees, and leave it for a couple of weeks.

During infusion, the mixture is stirred periodically, and after 14 days, filtered. Store in the refrigerator.

Use for stomatitis in children

Children suffer from stomatitis much more often than adults. Their immune system has not yet fully developed, and there are problems with hygiene during children's games; children often put everything in their mouths.

It is precisely because the immune system is immature that it is most often recommended to use an alternative in the form of sea buckthorn oil for the treatment of childhood stomatitis - as a natural substance with a complete absence of artificial chemical components. In addition to being harmless, it also has a softening and analgesic effect.

Before treating your child's oral mucosa, ask him to rinse his mouth with warm water to remove food debris from his teeth and gums.

For wounds and ulcers, soak a cotton swab in oil and treat all affected areas with it 5-6 times a day.

If the child’s age allows him to rinse his mouth on his own, prepare him a solution with sea buckthorn oil. To do this, add 2 drops of oil to 100 ml of water, beat it all into an emulsion in a bottle with a stopper and give it to the child for intensive rinsing. The procedure is repeated every 2 hours.

Relief occurs after 2-3 procedures.

For stomatitis in infants

The risk of allergy from sea buckthorn oil is greatest in infants - due to their own undeveloped immune system. Therefore, if stomatitis occurs in an infant, then consultation with a pediatrician is mandatory!

If there is no negative reaction, you can either moisten the disc with oil and then apply it to the gums, or treat wounds and sores with a cotton swab.

Prevention and treatment of small wounds

One of the main reasons for the development of the disease is the presence of minor injuries to the gums and oral mucosa. If they appear, you must immediately take action by treating the damaged area with sea buckthorn oil, taking into account the recommendations listed above.

In addition, you should definitely consult a doctor to determine the cause of stomatitis and prevent the recurrence of the disease in the future.

To prevent the disease, it is recommended to perform the following actions:
brush your teeth thoroughly 2 times a day using a soft natural bristle toothbrush;
rinse your mouth after every meal;
undergo regular preventive examinations with a dentist at least once every six months;
prevent the occurrence of mechanical damage to the oral mucosa;
if you have braces or dentures, ensure their correct fit;
create a balanced diet, including foods high in vitamins and nutrients.