As per this research paper [0] oral lack of hygiene is in root of metabolic syndromes.
““These are striking results that provide a mechanism underlying the relationship between infection with the periodontal bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis and the development of metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction in skeletal muscle,” says corresponding author of the study Professor Sayaka Katagiri.”
Oral diseases are one of the most important problems in public health and are on the rise in developing countries. Most of the oral diseases are caused due to the bacterial infections.
Unfortunately, in efforts of killing bacteria in mouth, various chemical solutions are used. All of them don’t really provide perfect hygiene – that does wipe out all the bacteria.
We should not perform bacteria-cide but learn to groom good bacteria and eliminate bad.
In terms of Ayurveda, basically, improve the host conditions that favors right types of bacteria.
There are 4 things that must be taken care:
Dant Dhavani (brushing) – Avurveda recommends chewing sticks in the morning as well as after every meal to prevent diseases. Ayurveda insists on the use of herbal brushes, approximately nine inches long and the thickness of one’s little finger. These herb sticks should be either “kashaya” (astringent), “katu” (acrid) or “tikta” (bitter) in taste. [2]
Jivha Lekhana (tongue scrapping) – It is ideal to use gold, silver, copper, stainless steel for the scrapping of the tongue. Tongue scrapping stimulates the reflex points of the tongue. Removes bad odor (halitosis). Improves the sense of taste, stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes. Removes millions of bacteria growth [3]
Gandusha (gargling) – Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurveda procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth for oral and systemic health benefits. It is mentioned in the Avurvedic text Charaka Samhita where it is called Kavala or Gandusha and is claimed to cure about 30 systemic diseases ranging from headache, migraine to diabetes and asthma. [4]
Tissue regeneration therapies – आमला चूर्ण Amla supports the healing and development of connective tissue when taken internally. [1]
[0] How poor oral hygiene may result in metabolic syndrome | Press Release | Tokyo Medical and Dental University, National University Corporation (tmd.ac.jp)
[1] Gayathri, R., and V. Vishnu Priya. “Wound closure activity of Emblica officinalis extract in comparison with methylsulfonylmethane.” Drug Invention Today 12.4 (2019).
[2 ] Use of Ayurveda in promoting dental health and preventing dental caries. Telles S, Naveen KV, Balkrishna A Indian J Dent Res. 2009 Apr-Jun; 20(2):246.
[3] Kadam A, Prasad BS, Bagadia D, Hiremath VR. Effect of Ayurvedic herbs on control of plaque and gingivitis: A randomized controlled trial. Ayu. 2011;32:532–5.
[4] Hebbar A, Keuskar V, Shetti A. Oil pulling: Unraveling the path to mystic cure. J Int Oral Health. 2010;2:11–4.
