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Please help! does chewing on raw garlic help with a tooth/gum infection?
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It can't hurt: But you will still need to see a dentist to treat the tooth. The garlic will not solve your problem. (btw, stop the garlic 24hrs before your appointment and brush and gargle well, too).. Nobody likes garlic breath.
Answered 12/5/2013
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No, see a dentist: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that you can treat an active tooth/gum infection with raw garlic. See your dentist for diagnosis and professional care.
Answered 3/22/2020
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