Teeth care in Ayurveda
- vedic healers staff
- Aug 20
- 2 min read
Ayurveda s view about oral health.
Ayurveda describes oral health under “Mukha Swasthya” (mouth wellness). The mouth is seen as the gateway to digestion (annadwar). If the mouth is unclean or diseased, it affects the entire digestive system, and through that, overall health. Daily practices like gandusha (oil pulling), dantadhavana (herbal brushing), and jihwa nirlekhan (tongue cleaning) are emphasized for lifelong oral health.
Treating cavity should you go to the dentist?
Ayurveda and naturopathy emphasize prevention and early care. However, once a cavity forms, it means the structure of the tooth is affected. Ayurvedic measures can support pain relief, strengthen gums, and slow further decay—but modern dentistry may still be needed. So yes, visit the dentist for proper diagnosis, while supporting with Ayurvedic care (oil pulling, herbal powders, clove oil application).
Advanced and only extraction or dentures or implants options.
In Ayurveda, once the tooth structure is fully lost, it cannot regrow naturally. Dentures or implants are modern solutions to restore chewing function. Ayurveda can help by keeping the surrounding gums strong, preventing further tooth loss, and supporting systemic health. So, both can work hand-in-hand: modern dentistry for replacement, Ayurveda to protect the rest.
Sweets or brushing teeth avoid or not?
Yes, Ayurveda agrees that madhura rasa (excess sweet taste), especially refined sugar, weakens teeth and gums. Brushing is important, but Ayurveda recommends brushing with herbal twigs (like neem, khadir, arjuna) or powders rather than only chemical pastes. Oil pulling and tongue scraping are equally important parts of prevention.
Herbs help in maintaining oral health.
Some Ayurvedic herbs and natural remedies include:
Neem – antibacterial, prevents cavities and gum infections.
Clove – relieves toothache, strengthens gums.
Triphala – balances doshas, improves gum tone.
Liquorice (Mulethi) – soothes inflammation.
Babool (Acacia arabica) – strengthens teeth, reduces sensitivity.
Turmeric – anti-inflammatory and healing.
These can be used as powders for brushing, in oil pulling, or as decoctions.
Prevent periodontal disease (gum disease care in Ayurveda)
Daily oil pulling (sesame or coconut oil).
Massaging gums with herbal oils like til taila infused with clove or triphala.
Gargling with warm water or decoctions of neem/triphala.
Avoiding excess dry, stale, or sugary foods which aggravate Vata and Kapha doshas (the main causes of gum problems).
Keeping digestion strong (Agni) because weak digestion often shows as poor gum health.
Summary: Ayurveda and naturopathy do not replace modern dentistry but provide a strong foundation for prevention, strengthening, and natural care. Use them together for lifelong oral wellness.
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