A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON MUKHA SWASTHAYA UPAYA (ORAL HYGIENE)
Dr. Taksh Gupta*, Dr. Shagun Gupta and Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is a science of life which offers a holistic approach to health, including detailed guidelines for maintaining Mukha Swasthaya (oral health). Oral hygiene, considered an essential part of daily regimen (Dinacharya), plays a crucial role in preserving overall health. Our Acharyas had described various practices such as Dantadhavana, Jivha Nirlekhana, Gandusha and Kavala and the use of herbal formulations for strengthening the teeth agums. This article presents a study of the methods described in Ayurvedic texts for maintaining the oral hygiene revealing their scientific relevance and utility.
Keywords: Mukha Swasthaya, Dantadhavana, Dinacharya, Oral Hygiene, Kavala.
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