Role of Dantdhavana (Brushing of Teeth) in the Preservation and Promotion of Oral Health
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
yurveda, the science of life has been practiced in India from Vedkala. It is considered as one of the Upaveda of Panchamaveda. The main aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the healthy state of an individual and cure of the diseases. To achieve thesegoals,Ayurveda describedDinacharya (daily routine) in detail. These daily routines have physiological effects on proper functioning of the body thereby maintaining a state of normal equilibrium of three doshas, SaptaDhatus, Mala and the Agni.Ayurveda prescribes Dinacharya modalities like Achmana (Slipping of water), Dantadhavana (brushing of teeth), Jihvanirlekhana (Tongue cleaning) Kavala (swishing) and Gandusha (gargling) to keep up the health of the oral cavity, prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. Dantadhavana is important procedure in daily routine. According to Ayurvedits regular and judicious use is having a prime role in maintains of the oral health. In today’s life, however due to lack of time and poor hygiene, oral hygiene is not properly maintained. In addition to this, habits like tobacco chewing, smoking etc. have increased incidences of diseases of oral cavity. Now a day’s many people are suffering from dental problems and oral health problems, because of lack of knowledge of “Dantaswasthya”. Hence, DantadhavanaUpakrama mentioned in Dinacharyacan play important role in present situation. Therefore, this review article attempts to explain Dantadhavanain detail as mentioned in Ayurvedic classics and its importance and also explain which precautions should be taken during the time of Teeth brushing.
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Ashvin Bagde, Asha Ramteke, Ravindra Dhimdhime, Bharat Kadlaskar
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