well, here are the ingredients: White Oak Bark, Lungwort, Slippery Elm bark, Marshmallow root, Mullein leaf, Black Walnut Leaves, Wormwood, Lobelia, Scullcap, Plantain, Gravel Root and Aloe Vera Gel 100:1. All encapsulated products are in a pure 100% vegetable based capsule. i don't know anything about those to say if they grow anything. i kind of doubt it. but, it is possible that something in them triggered the bacteria in the tooth to bother you. yes, it is very important to get a dr with a N.I.C.O. certificate. unfortunately, they charge a lot, ususally. if you want to come to us, we will do it for $90 ea. let me know and i will give you more info.