I have been practicing general dentistry for twelve years. During the last six years, I have been using the principles of homeopathy with exciting and gratifying results for many of my patients. This is not to suggest that I never prescribe an antibiotic or pain killer. But as my working knowledge of homeopathic materia medica has grown, these other drugs are rarely required and then only for short periods of time.
I have found that a handful of remedies can handle a majority of the common dental emergencies. These first aid remedies can help alleviate pain or discomfort, at least temporarily, until proper dental measures can be received. These remedial measures are not intended to replace good dental care. The potencies mentioned below are only suggestions. These are the ones I use in my practice.
Teething : Chamomilla 30X every 30 to 60 minutes when the teething child is whiny, restless, and wants to be held or pampered. This is a great remedy for delayed and difficult teething.
Toothaches : Belladonna 30X every 30 to 60 minutes when the toothache throbs and is worse from touch or motion (chewing) ; Magnesia phosphoricum 30X when the toothache is worse from cold and better from warmth ; Coffea cruda 30X when the toothache is worse from heat and relieved by holding ice in the mouth ; Chamomilla 30X when the toothache is worse from any warmth, but not better from cold. The pain is intolerable and makes the patient peevish.
By Richard Fischer DDS
