Improve Dental and Oral Health

Some animal studies indicate that aloe vera has antibacterial characteristics and may aid in the treatment of certain dental and oral disorders. Furthermore, in a trial of 74 persons with oral submucous fibrosis — a chronic illness that causes discomfort and inflammation in the mouth — ingesting 1 ounce (30 mL) of aloe vera juice twice daily for 3 months was as beneficial as typical therapies like hydrocortisone injections. Another study discovered that using an aloe vera mouthwash successfully decreased the intensity and suffering of oral mucositis, a typical side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapies, in people with head and neck cancer.

Furthermore, a study of 64 cancer patients revealed that using an aloe vera mouthwash solution three times a day for 14 days helped lessen the development and suffering of chemotherapy-induced stomatitis, which is a mouth infection. Aloe vera mouthwash may also help decrease tooth plaque and control pain and swelling during oral surgery. Although further long-term research is needed, these findings suggest that aloe vera juice may offer an alternative therapy option for some dental and oral disorders.