The smile of a person depends upon the dental structure of a person. The face structure also completely depends upon the structure of teeth. These are the cosmetic aspect of teeth importance, while teeth are very essential to us. They are needed to properly grind the food, so that it can be digested easily.
Teeth loss can be a painful condition as it can lead to various health problems such as we can not eat solid food, problem in speaking, deformed face structure and indigestion. Thus, proper care should be taken to maintain healthy teeth throughout our life. Ayurveda has suggested some of the best ways to achieve healthy teeth throughout our life. Some Ayurvedic methods which can be followed to maintain teeth health are discussed in this article.
Ayurvedic Methods For Dental Care
Ayurveda has provided us with several ways to take care of our teeth. Brushing your teeth is not enough to take care of teeth, it also involves tongue cleaning, mouth wash and gargling. Regimen followed to maintain healthy teeth are as follows:
- After meals, always wash your mouth.
- Brush your teeth regularly.
- Herbal mouth wash to clean the teeth and gums.
- Sweet dishes should be avoided after foods.
In older period, people used neem twigs, commonly called datuns to clean the teeth. Gums get toned up and its natural juices are beneficial for teeth and gums.
Herbs for Cleaning Teeth
- Khadir (Acacia catechi)
- Ark (calotropis gigantea)
- Karanjh (Pogamia pinnata)
- Vatt (Ficus benghalensis)
- Karvir (Neriumindicum mill)
- Asan (Pterocarpus marsupium)
Nowadays, various herbal toothpastes are being prepared which contain herb’s effect to maintain healthy teeth and gums. These tooth paste are better than pastes which are chemical based.
Tongue Cleaner
- It is one of the important activities to keep the oral cavity healthy.
- One should clean the tongue to remove all the debris deposited by food.
- It also enhances the saliva secretion in the mouth.
- It improves digestive conditions in the mouth.
- Ayurveda recommends tongue cleaner made of copper, silver and gold as these metals also have an effect over the health of the body.
