Dr Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue #45

Maintaining good dental health is crucial for not only a bright, confident smile but also for overall health and wellbeing.

Neglecting your teeth and gums can lead to a host of problems, from bad breath, cavities and tooth decay to gum disease and even serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke.

Fortunately, there are many simple yet effective ways to keep your mouth healthy and your smile shining.

In this article, Let’s get to know expert dental health tips based on Ayurveda principles to help you achieve optimal oral hygiene and improve your overall health.

Ayurveda Says

“Oral health is the key indicator of overall health”. It recommends some daily use therapeutic procedures for the prevention of and maintenance of oral health

ABCDE ~ To Avoid Dental Health-Related Problems:

A - Avoid Sugary Foods & Drinks:

Sugary foods and drinks can lead to tooth decay and other dental problems.

Try to limit your intake of sweets, soft drinks, and other sugary treats.

B - Balanced Diet (Eat a healthy diet):

Eating a diet rich in fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help promote overall health, including dental health.

C - Chew on Neem sticks:

Chewing on neem sticks can help remove plaque and prevent bad breath.

Look for toothpaste made with natural ingredients like neem, clove, and peppermint, which have antimicrobial properties that can help prevent dental problems.

D - Daily Hygiene Practices:

Danta Dhawana ( Brushing) - Ayurveda insists on the use of herbal brushes, approximately nine inches long and the thickness of one's little finger.

Jivha Lekhana (Tongue Scrapping): It is ideal to use gold, silver, copper, stainless steel for the scrapping of the tongue. Tongue scrapping stimulates the reflex points of the tongue.

E - Enrich Oral health through Oil Pulling:

Gandusha or Kavalagraha, as called in Ayurveda is simply known as Oil pulling, Oil Swishing or Gargling.

It is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that helps remove toxins from the body.

Simply swish 1-2 tablespoons of oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes, then spit it out.

Wrapping It Up

Follow these simple 5 steps, and you'll be well on your way to a beautiful, healthy smile.

If these simple measures don't seem like enough, there are also plenty of other products on the market that will help improve your oral health and keep plaque at bay long term.

Take dental health just as seriously as physical and mental health.

Your body will thank you!

I hope you enjoyed reading this issue. If you found it useful, feel free to forward it to your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone you feel might benefit from it. If you want to read the previous issues, here’s the archive.

Have a great weekend!

- Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan