This article contains information about organic medicinal lavender - Lavandula Bohemia and links to research articles demonstrating its healing properties. 

Effects of lavender essential oil and its clinical significance in dentistry

• Essential oils are known to have many medicinal properties and have been used since the Middle Ages
• Lavender essential oil is known to have rich healing properties, it is antimicrobial, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and has antioxidant properties.
• Incorporating the use of lavender essential oil in the field of dentistry has many benefits, without side effects.
• Therefore, the current use of lavender essential oils in the field of dentistry is promising.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35991803/
May 2022

Essential oils in the treatment and management of dental diseases

• Essential oils have a significant preventive and therapeutic effect in the treatment of oral diseases, especially dental diseases. 
• Essential oils are often used to treat oral diseases because of their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• The use of lavender essential oil is suggested because of its high antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory content.
• Recent WHO studies show that dental diseases are the most commonly occurring diseases in society.
• Therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated in the treatment of periodontitis, dental caries, toothache, gingivitis, and dental plaque. 
• Various preclinical and clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of essential oils.
• Already today, lavender essential oil-based products are used commercially.
• Essential oils of clove, lavender, mint, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, and ylang-ylang have high therapeutic efficacy in dental diseases.

https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC126.72677286
June 2022

Lavandula angustifolia essential oil - suppression of key components of bad breath

• Fusobacterium nucleatum is a bacteria that produces volatile sulfur compounds - the source of bad breath.
• Efforts are made to eliminate volatile sulfur compounds through natural essential oils.
• The effect of lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia), extracted by hydrodistillation, was investigated.
• The use of lavender essential oil significantly reduced the excretion of volatile sulfur compounds.
• The antibacterial effect values ​​are comparable to chlorhexidine.
• Lavender essential oil has been found to be highly effective in preventing the production of volatile sulfur compounds by bacteria.
• Lavender essential oil can be a suitable alternative to conventional chemical-based anti-odor agents.
• Chemical analysis of lavender essential oil lists five main components, with camphor being the most represented (almost ⅓).

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38482175/
February 2024

Antimicrobial efficacy of five essential oils against oral pathogens

• The study investigated the effect of lavender essential oil against pathogens in the oral cavity.
• The antimicrobial activities of tea tree oil, lavender, thyme, and peppermint oils were studied.
• The results prove that these oils are effective as intracranial antiseptics against oral pathogens.
• They have antidepressant, hypotensive, and calming effects on stress, anxiety, and general weakness. 
• They are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory for colds, flu, sinusitis, and throat infections. 
• They balance, soothe, regenerate, and are effective for acne, eczema, dandruff, hair loss, lice, and diaper rash.
• They heal sunburns, insect bites, ulcers, relieve athlete's foot, rashes, and herpes simplex.
• They have a cleansing and soothing effect, helping with colic, indigestion, and gastroenteritis. Acts as a sedative and decongestant, lowering blood pressure and reducing palpitations.

https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.4103/1305-7456.119078
2013

Essential oils as therapeutic agents

• There are more than 750 species of bacteria in the oral cavity, many of which are involved in disease.
• Poor oral health is associated with chronic conditions and systemic diseases. 
• Essential oils exhibit bactericidal activity against oral and dental pathogens and are therefore included in mouthwashes.
• A 6-month clinical study demonstrated the effectiveness of lavender essential oil rinses, showing effects against dental plaque and prevention of dental caries.
• Mouth rinses containing essential oils (phenol) are already used as pre-operative preparations.
• Studies prove that alternative prevention and treatment options with essential oils are effective and safe.
• In contrast, commercially available products alter the oral microbiota and therefore have undesirable side effects. 
• Oral health affects overall quality of life.

http://www.ijocrweb.com/pdf/2013/July-September/9128_Review%20Article.pdf
November 2013

Best Essential Oils for Toothache

• Certain essential oils have been shown to temporarily reduce toothache.
• They may also have other benefits for oral health.
• Lavandula angustifolia has been a popular aromatherapy agent since ancient times for its soothing aroma.
• Several studies have found that lavender can reduce the perception of pain.
• Lavender essential oil contains linalool, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it beneficial for reducing dental plaque and fighting tooth decay.
• A study of 30 volunteers found that inhaling lavender oil reduced stress and pain.
• Drinking lavender tea is also recommended for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/essential-oils-for-toothache
2024

The role of lavender essential oil in dental care

• The study proves the effectiveness of essential oils in treating diseases of the oral cavity.
• Essential oils, including lavender, are safe, economical, effective, and readily available.
• Therefore, essential oils isolated from plants are considered a good alternative to synthetic chemicals.
• By inhibiting prostaglandins, lavender helps relieve pain.
• Due to these effects, lavender oils may be a promising replacement for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in dentistry.
• It can also be used topically as an ointment for gingivitis.
• There are already commercially available gentle dental preparations such as toothpaste, powders, chewing gum, and dental floss.
• Examples from the study indicate the possibility of wider use of oils as preventive or curative therapy.
• In combination with other medicines, they can help reduce the overall burden of oral disease in the world.

https://www.ijcpd.com/abstractArticleContentBrowse/IJCPD/5/15/3/28820/abstractArticle/Article
May 2022

A study of lavender essential oil in aromatherapy and the effect on fear of dental treatment in children

• A study showed that lavender essential oil in dentistry significantly reduced heart rate and anxiety. Lavender essential oil is therefore offered as a source of potential natural treatment.
• 60 children between the ages of 6 and 12 were randomly selected and given lavender and patchouli before dental treatment.
• Lavender and patchouli oils improved their physiological and physical well-being, as they also have sedative effects.
• There was a significant reduction in anxiety scores and heart rate.
• Aromatherapy appears to be another safe therapeutic approach to alleviating the fear of dental treatment.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10753106/
September 2023