How to Treat Gum Recession Naturally Through Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Smiling is fun when your teeth and gums are healthy. A healthy smile not only uplifts your personality but also indicates various facts about your health. The condition of the gums indicate a variety of health conditions. To get a perfect smile, you must put efforts to keep your teeth and gums healthy. There are various ways described very well in Ayurveda to keep your gums healthy. There are some habits that must be incorporated in the daily routine to maintain and promote the health of the gums. But there are various diseased conditions that can deplete the quality of gums, one such condition is the gum recession. Let us discuss in detail regarding the condition of gum recession along with its cause, management and ayurvedic aspect through the following article.

INTRODUCTION

Gum recession is a condition in which the gums pull away from the teeth, or in simpler terms, when your gum line recedes. Gum recession can happen for a variety of reasons including trauma, periodontal disease (gum disease), and aging. If the issue is minor and you are otherwise healthy, then non-surgical treatments can help. Medium to severe cases might require surgery with crowns or implants. Gum recession is a type of gum disease which will result in making your teeth more vulnerable to various infections and cavities. There can be various causes that can result in gum recession which will be discussed as follows.

CAUSES

The gum recession is a very common condition which affects almost 85% of the population above the age of 65 years. Gum recession may affect one or more than one tooth. There are various conditions which can make you vulnerable to the gum recession such as a periodontal disease, braces or other treatment related to orodental health. The persons addicted to tobacco are more prone to this condition. A trauma or injury can also result in gum recession. The ones with a piercing on lip or in tongue are also at higher risk of gum recession. Some daily habits can also hinder the natural state of the gums, one such habit is aggressively brushing your teeth. You should brush your teeth properly instead of vigorously rubbing the brush on your teeth. .

SYMPTOMS

Gingival recession - or gum recession - is when the connective tissue of your gums pulls away from the tooth, leaving exposed areas of the tooth that can cause pain, sensitivity and even damage to the tooth. There can be various difficulties faced by the patient which will vary from person to person. He/ she may feel pain or discomfort near your gums. There may be increased sensitivity to hot, cold and sweet food articles. The person may also experience increased sensitivity while flossing or brushing the teeth. It is essential to maintain proper oral hygiene to keep various orodental diseases at bay. Let us know more about the condition of the gum recession.

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

The dentist will examine the condition of the gums and will investigate the amount of gum recession on the teeth. This task will be accomplished  using a special instrument known as periodontal probe. The examiner will also measure the periodontal pockets. The management of gum recession will include using desensitizing toothpaste which will help to ease the discomfort. Severe cases might require surgical intervention with crowns or implants. The non surgical interventions will include administration of topical antibiotics, dental bonding , orthodontics, etc. Let us discuss the ayurvedic perspective of the gum recession

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

In Ayurveda, we differentiate what is bothering us as symptoms of different doshas. For e.g., if there is a problem in our stomach we would say that it might be a result of Pitta dosha imbalance. There are a variety of diseases described in the ayurvedic texts that are responsible for the hindrance of the normal state. The condition of gum recession can be correlated with the conditions categorized under dant moolagata roga. The vitiation of all the three dosha is present with a dominance of pitta and kapha dosha. This condition can be managed through administration of appropriate ayurvedic formulations such as arjun saar, coral calcium complex, etc. Planet ayurveda is providing the combination of ayurvedic medicines effective in managing gum recession in a specially formulated pack namely Gum care pack. This will be described as follows..

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR GUM RECESSION

Planet Ayurveda is providing various preparations of natural herbs such as gum care powder, coral calcium complex, arjun saar, etc. which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of gum recession. These formulations contain beneficial Ayurvedic components that are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting the health of the patient and managing the diseased state effectively.The ayurvedic products beneficial for improving the condition of gum recession are described as follows -

GUM CARE PACK

1. Gum Care Powder

Gum care powder is being prepared by planet ayurveda. It contains a variety of beneficial ayurvedic components such as haritaki (Terminalia chebula), kapoor (cinnamomum camphora), sonth (Zinziber officinale), twak (Cinnamomum zeylenica), etc. The regular use of Gum care powder is beneficial for improving the health of the gums. It helps to fight off various disease-causing pathogens and is known to improve oral hygiene.

Dosage - Massage your teeth and gums gently with 3-6 gm powder.

2. Coral Calcium Complex

Coral calcium complex is prepared by Planet Ayurveda. It contains a variety of efficient ayurvedic components such as praval pishti (coral ayurvedic compound), mukta pishti (pearl ayurvedic compound), etc. Coral calcium complex is known to provide a soothing effect. It improves the condition of the gums, nerves, and bones of the body. Hence, will improve the general oral hygiene also.

Dosage - One capsule two times a day with warm water after meals.

3. Arjun Saar

Arjun saar prepared by planet ayurveda contains natural extracts of arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) and amla (Embellica officinalis). It is useful in improving blood circulation and also improves wound healing. Arjun saar contains rich antioxidants and will help to balance all the three dosha of the body. It helps to manage the condition of gum recession effectively.

Dosage - Rinse the mouth after 2-3 minutes of the massage with Gum Care Powder

4. Irimedadi oil

Irimedadi oil is a very useful ayurvedic oil formulation which possesses numerous health benefits. In cases of gum recession, irimedadi oil can be used for gargling to improve the orodental hygiene. It helps to improve gum health and hence, manages the condition of gum recession.

Dosage - Use irimedadi oil for gargling

CONCLUSION

The maintenance of oral hygiene and health is very essential. As described above, efforts should always be made to improve the oral health of the person.Oral hygiene can be maintained very well by following the above mentioned instructions. So, in a nutshell, all the above described information can be compiled and it can be concluded that the condition of gum recession can be managed effectively with the appropriate use of ayurvedic formulations. Regular dental check - ups are very important to maintain the teeth and gums in a good condition.