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How can Cannabidiols Treat Dental Anxiety, Pain, and By: Jamileh Inflammation? Hammad & Jennifer Cannabidiol, also known as CBD oil, recently became legal to use in Princehouse the United States. Many people confuse CBD oil with marijuana. Although it comes from the same species of plant, CBD oil comes from the hemp plant. Did you The CBD oil specifically mentioned here also contains minimal amounts of THC, the psychedelic property of the Cannabis sativa plant. The chemical know? components are different at a molecular level which is why marijuana and The law to legalize CBD oil act differently on the body. hemp in Texas was signed in June of The human body has an endocannabinoid system with two main 2019; however, endocannabinoid receptors. These are CB1 and CB2. Although these Cannabidiol is legal only if it contains receptors help to maintain homeostasis through sleep, appetite, pain, less than 0.3% THC. inflammation, anxiety, and other cycles in the body, CBD oil has little effect THC is the on them. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannacinol (THC) has a great affinity to these component that makes you high. receptors; cannabidiol does not. Instead, cannabidiol produces positive CBD is available via benefits by indirectly acting on non-cannabinoid receptors. oil, gummies, To help with dental anxiety, patients could use cannabidiol before creams, and tablets. appointments to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Cannabidiol can do this by affecting non-cannabinoid receptors GPR55 and 5-HT1A. CBD oil can also be used to alleviate pain after dental procedures. Most often, CBD oil helps with neuropathic pain from being a total agonist against the non- cannabinoid receptor TRPV1. Although more studying needs to be done, CBD oil has shown promising results in relieving symptoms of oral mucositis, a common malignancy associated with oral cancer treatment. Cannabidiol has already proven effective in reducing inflammation with conditions such as arthritis. In dentistry, periodontal disease, a destructive inflammatory disease, could be mitigated. The disease process could be slowed, and tissues could significantly be reduced making it easier for patients to maintain oral health. Cannabidiol has very promising abilities; however more research must be done in order to determine effectiveness and whether there will be long term side effects with usage.
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