HERBAL RELIEF FOR BRACES PAIN: A REVIEW OF NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ORTHODONTIC DISCOMFORT

Lalita Tyagi*, Ashish Sharma, Avinashi Singh, Vinay Kumar, Anita Singh and Vipin Kumar Garg

ABSTRACT

Orthodontic treatment is a common approach to dental misalignment, yet the treatment process often results in discomfort, pain, and inflammation. In recent times, herbal relief gel has gained immense popularity as a natural alternative for treating orthodontic discomfort. In this review, we aim to summarize the current knowledge of herbal relief gels for pain related to braces, including their formulation, efficacy, and safety. A thorough literature Searches explore use of the herbal relief gels being for the management of the orthodontic pain. Herbal relief gels (Products with natural ingredients like aloe vera, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, chamomile) seem effective to reduce orthodontic pain and inflammation. They work via anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant mechanisms. Most studies reported herbal topical gels to be safe and well tolerated with relatively few adverse events. This review aims at addressing the opportunity of herbal relief gels as a natural remedy for managing orthodontic pain. These gels could offer a safer and better-tolerated approach to traditional pain management strategies. The conclusions drawn are limited and additional research is warranted to determine the efficacy and safety of herbal relief gels in orthodontic patients.

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