Dear Bob Liebert,

I am having problems with my teeth, I have a tooth that is seems like the nerve in it is sensitive to anything I drink, it is really bothering me. is there anything that I could take to help this problem?

anonymous

Dear Friend,

The dentist may be able to tell you if there is infection, etc. that has ireritated or exposed the nerve. It is also firly common, especially as one gets a little older, for tooth enamel to bresk down in an area, leaving the nerve more exposed, and which can go away after a while as the enamel regenerates. In either case the extracts of Prickly ash and Plantain (see website) can be applied to the tooth area for pain relief, and I have seen them permanently resolve the pain in simpler cases (take some internally as well). Minerals, such as those found in Nettles and Horsetail will help grow stronger teeth enamel. Vitamins A,C, and D as well.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.