Cysts are essentially a sac that may be either empty or contain liquid or semi solid matter. These benign growths can develop anywhere on the human body and are classified depending on the location of their growth. Oral cysts are so called primarily because of the fact that they grow in the mouth – but can also sometimes occur anywhere on the head or neck. Cysts are lined with a tissue known as epithelium that is found in the surface layers such as the skin and lining of the mouth and the cyst will develop as a result of the epithelium moving deeper into the layers of the body and beginning to multiply. Cysts that form in the jawbone are lined with the same epithelium that is used to form teeth – making it large enough and hard enough to do considerable damage such as cause teeth to move as well as impacting a person’s bite. This type of cyst is known as an adontogenic cyst and can also weaken the jawbone as a result of the cyst actually replacing the hard bone tissue. It is important that you avoid treating the cyst yourself by using an unclean needle or exposing an open wound as this could lead to an infection – which is definitely something that you do not want to experience.
It is important that you maintain good oral hygiene when you see a cyst develop in your mouth or jaw line. Making it a regular practice to gargle or rinse your mouth with the help of diluted organic vinegar or hydrogen peroxide about 6 times a day. If the cyst is especially painful, you can try applying a chilled tea bag over the affected area to help ease the pain and soothe the discomfort. Moreover, the application of the tea bag will also help draw out the cyst, causing it to enlarge and burst on its own. You should also try detoxifying your mouth on a regular basis. You can do this by taking one teaspoon of sesame oil and swirl it around your mouth for a period of 10 minutes. This treatment is beneficial because it helps control any bacterial activity in your mouth.
While treating a cyst on your own with the help of these home remedy options can prove to be rather effective, you should always get a consultation from your dentist as well to identify if there is a presence of any infection or complications in your case.