A guide on Dental Aid …

Rudimentaries to know about medication

Homeopathy's mechanism of action is currently being revealed by studies in the newly emerging field of ultrahigh dilution physics. In one scenario, nanoparticles of the original medicinal substances attract water molecules to form liquid crystal structures in the dilution water, which in turn convey information that triggers a homeostatic reaction in the body. In another, coherent domains are formed “among the molecules of the water-alcohol solvent, as predicted by quantum electrodynamics.” The nano dose levels that persist in homeopathic medicines are comparable to the levels at which the body's hormones and cell-signaling agents operate. These two qualities of homeopathy—the active ingredient being present only in nanoparticles and the mechanism of action based on conveying information rather than its medicinal substance—give homeopathic medicines their unique qualities: the patient needs less and less of them over time; they do not create dependency or withdrawal; they do not interact with other medications; and they can heal other health conditions at the same time in addition to the chief complaint, that is, they provide side benefits instead of side effects.

Practical Protocols for Post-Surgery/Post-Dental Extraction Pain

The use of Arnica before and after surgery to reduce bruising, swelling, soreness, and pain has been documented, with some variation in the potency (strength) and frequency of dosage.

Arnica can be used in the moderate 30c potency found in retail stores.† A typical dose for all of the medicines described in this article is two pellets dissolved in the mouth. In addition to Arnica, the following medicines are also used:

• Calendula to help approximate the wound, prevent scarring and infection, and reduce pain. (One study on breast cancer patients showed that it reduced pain from radiation-induced dermatitis, as well as helping it to heal.)
• Hypericum to promote wound healing and reduce nerve pain.
• Phosphorus to help stop excessive bleeding and to help the person come out of anesthesia.
• This protocol takes advantage of homeopathy's ability to work preventively when given right before it is needed.
• The morning of surgery (or the night before if surgery is in the early morning), one dose of Arnica 30c. Because the pellets dissolve quickly in the mouth and are not swallowed, they do not violate nip per os restrictions.
• Soon after surgery, a dose of Phosphorus 30c, only if the person is drowsy, disoriented, or nauseous after anesthesia, or if there is excessive bleeding (e.g., after a tooth extraction).
• For the first three days, Arnica 30c three times a day. Then Calendula 30c three times a day until the wound is healed.
• If there is nerve pain (the patient reports pain shooting along the path of a nerve, or pain like an electric shock, or pins and needles, or numbness), give Hypericum 30c three times a day until resolved.
• If there is nerve damage, injury to the spine, or a headache following an epidural or spinal tap, give Hypericum as well.20

If symptoms are very severe, the medicine can be given more frequently, as often as hourly. If a family member wants to bring the medicines to their loved one in the hospital, an easy way to do this is to dissolve two pellets in a small bottle of water (about 4 ounces, 125 mL) and have the patient sip on it occasionally, labeling what each bottle of water is for. If the person is unconscious, the water can be dabbed on their lips. The water solution of Calendula can be used to irrigate the wound and dampen the gauze in a wet-to-dry dressing in order to speed healing.

Of course, this is the ideal scenario, and it may not be practical in a hospital unless a physician writes an order for the medicines. Sometimes family members are able to bring the medicines in; in other cases, they have to wait until the patient comes home. The sooner the protocol can be started, the more effective it will be.

Homeopathic Calendula can be difficult to find in stores. With advance notice, it can be ordered online. In an emergency situation, herbal Calendula can be used instead, diluted in a 1:20 ratio. A homeopathic preparation of a nontoxic herb such as Calendula can enhance its action and also allow for healing from the inside out. For example, if someone has extensive first-degree burns or large areas of abrasion, dissolving homeopathic Calendula in the mouth can be as effective as applying it topically over a large area. The oral administration can be simpler and less painful. For a tooth extraction, the same protocol can be followed, with the possible addition of the medicines for dry socket described under Toothache below.