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Bentonite Clay for Tooth Abscess: Natural Detox and Healing Remedy

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Bentonite clay is a natural remedy well-known for its powerful detoxifying properties. It is often used to draw out toxins, bacteria, and impurities from the body, making it an effective treatment for infections like tooth abscesses. By reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and promoting healing, bentonite clay can be an excellent complementary treatment for managing the symptoms of a tooth abscess. Below, we explore how to use bentonite clay for a tooth abscess.

Benefits of Bentonite Clay for a Tooth Abscess

  • Detoxifying Properties: Bentonite clay has a strong negative charge that binds to positively charged toxins and bacteria, drawing them out of the infected area. This helps to cleanse the abscess and reduce the bacterial load.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The clay has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and pain in the affected area, providing relief from discomfort.
  • Promotes Healing: Bentonite clay supports the body’s natural healing processes by improving blood circulation to the affected area and providing essential minerals that aid in tissue repair.

How to Use Bentonite Clay for a Tooth Abscess

Here’s how to use bentonite clay to treat a tooth abscess:

  1. Bentonite Clay Paste:
    • Mix a tablespoon of bentonite clay powder with enough water to form a thick paste.
    • Apply the paste directly to the abscessed tooth and surrounding gums. Cover the area completely and leave the paste on for 15-20 minutes.
    • Rinse your mouth with warm water after the application. Repeat this process 2-3 times daily until the abscess begins to heal.
  2. Bentonite Clay Poultice:
    • For a more intense treatment, you can create a bentonite clay poultice. Spread a thick layer of the clay paste onto a piece of gauze or a cotton pad.
    • Apply the poultice to the affected area and hold it in place for 20-30 minutes. The poultice helps draw out toxins more effectively.
    • Repeat this application daily or as needed until symptoms improve.
  3. Bentonite Clay Mouth Rinse:
    • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of bentonite clay powder with a glass of warm water.
    • Swish the solution around your mouth for 1-2 minutes, focusing on the affected area. Spit out the solution and rinse with clean water afterward.
    • This rinse can be used 1-2 times daily to help cleanse the mouth and reduce infection.

Precautions When Using Bentonite Clay

While bentonite clay is generally safe, it’s important to follow these precautions:

  • Ensure that you use food-grade bentonite clay to avoid any harmful additives or contaminants.
  • Do not swallow the clay, as it is meant for topical use and oral rinsing only.
  • This remedy should be used as a complementary treatment. A tooth abscess requires professional dental care to fully address the underlying infection and prevent complications.

Final Thoughts

Bentonite clay is a powerful natural remedy that can help manage the symptoms of a tooth abscess by detoxifying the area, reducing infection, and promoting healing. However, while bentonite clay can provide significant relief, it’s essential to seek professional dental care to ensure a full resolution of the abscess and prevent further complications.

Continue reading below for advice from Earth Clinic readers who have successfully used bentonite clay for a tooth abscess.

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The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Posted by Sue (USA) on 01/16/2020
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For a tooth abscess, you want to use food grade calcium bentonite clay, and hydrate clay to make a kind of thick poltice you can pack around the tooth. You want to pack clay on every part of the infected tooth and also the gum around it. For an added benifit you can also make a clay poltice for the outside of your mouth where the infected tooth is. Keep clay on at least 1 hour or more, CB Clay has amazing drawing properties and will draw the infection out. You might feel a pulsating feeling in your mouth as the clay draws out the infection.

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Posted by See (California) on 04/19/2018
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Clay clay clay + Colloidal Silver

I tried everything for a recent abscess. I'm out of the country, so a little desperate. I ordered a brand after researching most effective colloidal silvers, and whammo, it kicked the infection in the butt immediately. I swished a bit with it, but also had about 2 tbsp. each day.

At the same time, I also packed the tooth on both sides with food grade bentonite clay overnight. The swelling diminished substantially within 2 days, by day 4 pretty much gone, but I continue to use.

I also drank a half teaspoon or so of bentonite clay in a big glass of water before I went to sleep.

I was taking all kinds of other supplements (C, olive leaf extract, oregano oil, quercitin, tumeric, etc) but it wasn't until I started with colloidal silver and bentonite clay that the abscess went away, swollen glands went away, discomfort went away.

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Posted by Janna (California ) on 01/02/2018
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I use Food grade bentonite clay mixed with organic olive oil inside my mouth for tooth infections. I became a believer of bentonite when my son had a terrible rash that kept growing and no medicine would get rid of it. I used my homemade bentonite paste on it for about a week and a half and the whole thing went away. I had to keep applying it or the rash would start to grow back. So now I use it for everything!

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Posted by Janelle (Jacksonville, Or) on 06/28/2016
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Toothache: Twice I have had a terrible toothache which I have successfully treated with calcium bentonite clay. I mixed the clay powder with water to make a thick mixture and put a big chunk of it between my cheek and the infected tooth/gums. I changed the clay occasionally, but left it on 24 hours a day, and figured that any I swallowed would be beneficial. It was very effective for my toothache. I think that it works by drawing out the infection and thereby reducing painful inflammation, and that the clay also nourishes. I followed up with eating clay on a daily basis and improving my diet. I had these toothaches about 4 years ago and haven't had problems since.

My favorite way to consume calcium bentonite clay is by making a thick mixture, like pottery clay, which I keep in a lidded jar, and scooping up a little with my finger, and swallowing it with a lot of water. I imagine that this is equally effective as drinking clay water, but it is much more palatable for me.

Replied by Diane Z.
(Daytona Beach, Florida)
07/23/2017
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I have been using Organic Betonite Clay on outside of my face for an abscessed tooth. I have had x-rays on tooth, but it is normal, but dentist said it needs a root canal.. I have been down this road so many times with my teeth, and two previous root canals were pulled with horrendous problems, and am trying to heal this tooth this time on my own, especially where x-ray is normal. It is same pain as root canal, sometimes going down neck, etc. No swelling so far.

My question is, is it advisable to use the clay on the inside of the mouth, on gum where the pain is? I only feel pain if I touch on top of tooth or wash my face, as the sensitive area is next to my nose.. I have been using the clay on outside.

Also, is there anything that would be advised to add to the clay when putting inside of mouth? Thank you in advance.

Replied by Gerber
(Tucson, Az)
07/23/2017

This is one of the best remedies for tooth aches. It really works well. You take about a quarter of a tspn of activated charcoal and half of that of cayenne pepper and a few drops of pepperminnt oil into a small gauze. Fold the gauze with the ingredients and insert it on the side of the tooth. Keep it for at least 30 mins. or more and tooth aches and infections will be gone.

Replied by Mmsg
(Somewhere, Europe)
07/24/2017

Diane Z. It might heal a bit faster with clay-in-an-empty-teabag inside the mouth. Clay works slowly.

Replied by Brandi
(Norfolk)
08/16/2017

I would do oil pulling with virgin, unrefined coconut oil and a strong saltwater solution made from either pink himalayan salts or Celtic salt to pull out infection. It sounds like your root is inflamed, may even be hitting a nerve, and you need to clear that infection before you can go further with the healing. Clay does work slowly, but it will help nourish your teeth and capture further toxins - but on a much smaller scale.

I have been led to bamboo tea/horsetail and comfrey root for additional healing, so perhaps this solution might resonate with you as well.

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Posted by Riverlover (Nc) on 12/26/2013
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Well after a month, I've come out on the other side from a tooth abscess where I allowed the infection to spread to my jaw. I thought I could keep working and just take some natural antibacterials to treat it. Not so. My jaw line became swollen, my tooth on the lower jaw was loose, and the pain was indescribably intense at one point.

15 years ago, I had an abscess, and I naively trusted my oral surgeon and allowed all of my upper teeth to be pulled at the age of 35. I just didn't know better. I will never trust dental professionals again, so I went after this on my own.

At first, I threw pretty much everything listed here at it. I took/applied lots of colloidal silver, oil of oregano, garlic, tea bags, turmeric and salt water, H202, and more. What finally helped me turn this around was Bentonite Clay. I got both the powder and the liquid clay. My cheek and gums were raw at first from all the treatments I'd been applying, but it didn't hurt, it just felt weird as it drew out the infection. I alternated between making a little putty with the powder and leaving between infected gun and infected cheek for 20 mins and doing bentonite swishes with the liquid for 10-15 mins. I did one of them once a day. Maybe I COULD HAVE DONE IT 2XS/DAY, who knows. But the swelling went down after the first day and disappeared after the 2nd day. at least externally. There was still some swelled pockets inside my mouth that went away after 4 more days.

The pain level diminished greatly. After using the clay, I first used 50/50 H20 & H202 to rinse. Then I switched to a periodontal wash I got at Whole Foods, with all sorts of good stuff in it. (golden seal, oregano, Gotu Kola, olive leaf, grapefruit seed, xylitol, chlorophyll, etc)

I apply a similar periodontal rub/gel on the gum before bed, after rinsing and brushing with a natural toothpaste.

I take 20K iu of Vitamin D3, 8K mg of buffered C, 400 mg Q10, molybdenum with 2 meals, and try to stay very hydrated. I think the most important thin I take hasn't been listed here and that's Olive Leaf Extract (OLE).

Look up this amazing antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, pain killing, liver-helping herb. I started this shortly after the clay. I try to take one ev 2 hours. Sometimes every hour. I will keep up with it for a while. There are no side effects.

Now, one month later, its -almost- like it never happened. The tooth is firm, I can eat & smile without pain, and I feel really good. I think this might have been a blessing in disguise. Its gotten me refocused on my health. The abscess has left behind a severely recessed gum however, so now my job is to remineralize the bone and tooth & try to rebuild the gumline. Hence the D3, Vit C, and Q10. As I understand, I'll also need some L-lysine & Threonine.

My fingers are crossed that the tooth in question isn't actually dead and has a chance at rebounding. I will update if it is in fact a goner & doesn't hurt anymore simply because the nerves are shot...

So anyways, I hope this helps someone out there, maybe bring about healing faster than a month! It was about a 7 day recovery once I began the clay treatment to draw the infection out. Blessed Be.

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Posted by Diane (Sacramento, California)
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Montmorillite form of Bentonite clay. I had an absessed tooth that broke off. The absess was not really painful but my dentist advised a root canal because the tooth was dead. How I wish I would have tried the clay first and just had a temp crown put on. I continued to have a soreness at the root. The pocket of infection had been there for years. I didn't want to do the antibiotic thing or have more work done, so I tried the clay. I simply tucked a pea sized bit of clay with a bit of cotton up at the root where the pain was. The next morning it was somewhat better. I continued for months until every bit of the soreness was gone. It took time but I just know I probably could have healed it without the root canal. I still do it once in awhile because I know dead teeth in your mouth infect the body eventually, per Dr. Weston Price. The one advantage?...It takes almost no effort to do.



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