Karin Opitz-Kreher has qualifications in aura soma, aura soma bodywork, and foot reflex zone reharmonization. She works in her own wellness clinic, specializing in stress reduction and harmonization. Karin has been making use of traditional knowledge of essential oils and passing this on to others in workshops since 2013. Jutta Schreiber, D.M.D., has been working as a dentist for more than thirty years, specializing in holistic and naturopathic approaches at her own clinic in Neubi berg, Germany. Her methodology includes materials testing and exclusion, identifying interference zones, homeopathy, anthroposophical techniques, bioresonance, matrix rhythm therapy, and much more. She has also been using essential oils successfully in her clinic for many years. Since 2022 Jutta has worked with various dental practices as a consultant on dental and oral health, applying her knowledge and expertise in the field of essential oils.

Introduction

The Relationship between Essential Oils and Teeth
Fact Box: How we smell things
Why essential oils differ in quality
Methods of essential oil use
Reflex zones on the hand
Reflex zones on the feet
Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Applying essential oil to marma points
Massaging trigger points
Directing energy using mudras
Dealing with fear

Maintaining Oral Health
The impact of healthy teeth on self-esteem by Maria Kageaki
Key essential oils and how to use them to support oral health
Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Oregano (Oregano vulgare)
Fact Box: Essential oils and homeopathic remedies
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Treating oral health problems
Periodontal pockets and diabetes
Unhealthy teeth and rheumatism
Heart health Hormones and dental issues
Periodontal problems
Oral candidiasis
Mouth sensitivity
Toothaches
Teething problems in infants
Fact Box: Using essential oils for babies and children Wisdom teeth Mouth ulcers
Cold sores
Dry mouth
Tooth decay
Fact Box: Coconut oil for a healthy, tooth-friendly diet
Oil pulling
Copaiba (Copaifera reticulata)
Bad breath Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Stress and teeth

Essential oil "stars"
Rose (Rosa damascena)
Lemon balm (Melissa offi cinalis)
Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Epilogue
Recommended reading
Picture credits
About the authors