Can natural medicine treat a dental abscess?
The key to you getting rid of your tooth abscess is to get your immune system to successfully fight the infection. The efficiency of the immune system is very closely related to our diet. Make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as this will help provide your immune system with the nutrients needed for optimal function. Eat as little sugar as possible because it has been shown to suppress immune function. As far as supplements go, I recommend a simple regime which includes one vitamin, one mineral, and an herb. Take 1g of vitamin C, three times a day for its immune-stimulating properties. Zinc is also important for immune function. Take 30-45 mg per day along with 2-3 mg of copper each day (long term zinc therapy can deplete the body of copper). In addition, I recommend that you take the herb Echinacea for its various immune-stimulating properties. Echinacea is generally available in tablet form and as a tincture. Follow the instructions on the label and take the supplem
