PYORRHEA CARE PACK

EFFECTIVE HERBS AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR PYORRHEA

INTRODUCTION

Pyorrhea is commonly known as periodontitis. It is the advanced stage of gum disease. If oral health is not maintained a person may suffer with a lot of diseases. Overall health of a patient is reflected with the oral health. So it is a must to take care of your oral health. If you need strong teeth then it is a must to maintain the gum health. So strong gums keep strong teeth and if you fail to do so then you will lose your teeth one by one. In pyorrhea the consequence occurs due to untreated gingivitis (inflammation of gingival or gum). Periodontitis involves the inflammation of gingiva as well as bones are also affected in this disease. It usually occurs from poor oral hygiene. As per ayurveda it is correlated to dantaveshta- a danta-moola gata roga (diseases of periodontia). In this article we will discuss all the causes of periodontitis along with its signs and symptoms. Also we will guide you with how you may take care of your oral hygiene with home remedies. Along with that we will discuss the ayurvedic aspect of pyorrhea with its ayurvedic management.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PYORRHEA

Generally pyorrhea occurs from poor oral hygiene and the conditions that lead to pyorrhea due to poor hygiene are mentioned below:

1. Plaques on teeth – Due to poor oral hygiene the food accumulates in the mouth in the form of sugars and starch that interact with bacteria and convert into sticky film known as plaque. On eating or drinking the bacteria present in the plaque produce acids and those acids lead to deterioration of enamel and produce gum disease like pyorrhea.
2. Gum inflammation – If gum inflammation is not treated then it proceeds to further deterioration and there is formation of pockets along with the gum tissue which later on is filled with bacteria and then these bacteria get invaded into bones and lead to pyorrhea.
3. Some risk factors may lead to pyorrhea like – Toothbrush trauma, tobacco chewing, poor dentures, chemical irritants, tongue thrusting, nutritional deficiency of vitamin B, vitamin C, and antidepressants.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PYORRHEA

Pyorrhea is characterized by the following symptoms:

1. Bright red or purplish gums
2. Swollen gums
3. Tenderness in gums
4. Bleeding in gums
5. After brushing toothbrush seems to be pink-tinged
6. On spitting patients throw out blood
7. Bad breath
8. Loose teeth
9. Pus between gums and teeth
10. Pain on chewing
11. Spacing between teeth
12. Pulling of gums from teeth and teeth may look longer

HOW TO DIAGNOSE PYORRHEA

Generally pyorrhea is diagnosed by examining the oral cavity along with that diagnosis is cleared with knowing all the medical history along with certain risk factors like smoking and other medications. Also along with that doctor will measure the depth of the pockets beside the teeth. In some cases if there is any confusion in the diagnosis then the doctor may refer you for dental x-rays.

AYURVEDIC VIEW ON PYORRHEA

As per ayurveda pyorrhea is correlated to dantaveshta. According to acharya sushruta (su.ni. 16/18) the disease which is characterized by pus and blood discharge from gingival along with loose teeth is known as dantaveshta. Dosha involved in this disease is kapha and rakta. And according to acharya sushruta chikitsa of dantaveshta is blood-letting followed by application of paste of lodra, mulethi and laakh.

HOME REMEDIES FOR PYORRHEA

1. Eating guava – Guava is a rich source of vitamin C and it helps you in curing your gums bleeding. Chew guava leaves will help you in stopping your gum bleeding.
2. Unripe papaya – This remedy is also enriched with vitamin C and thus helps in stopping bleeding from gums.
3. Ripen banana – Ripen banana includes essential minerals that help in stopping bleeding in case of pyorrhea.
4. Orange and lemon peel – Rubbing of orange and lemon peels on gums will also alleviate bleeding problem in pyorrhea.
5. Pomegranate remedy – Take crushed pomegranate and add half teaspoonful of salt and pepper in it and apply this over the bleeding gums.
6. Mustard oil – Take some drops of mustard oil and salt then apply it over your bleeding gums.
7. Ghee – Add pure ghee with camphor and apply it on gums will alleviate pyorrhea.

TREATMENT FROM PLANET AYURVEDA

For pyorrhea conditions planet Ayurveda is here with an effective pack of remedies named as pyorrhea care pack. All the herbal formulations in this pack are especially formulated for curing the condition of pyorrhea in an ayurvedic way. These formulations are prepared under the guidance of M.D ayurveda practitioners and these remedies are 100% free from any sort of additives and are purely vegetarian. Pyorrhea care pack consists of 6 herbal remedies that are listed below:

LIST OF MEDICATIONS IN PYORRHEA CARE PACK

1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
2. NEEM CAPSULES
3. CORAL CALCIUM COMPLEX
4. SEPTRIN TABLETS
5. ARJUN SAAR
6. GUM CARE POWDER
7. IRIMEDADI OIL

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. BOSWELLIA-CURCUMIN

These capsules consist of two ingredients- Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). Boswellia and curcumin both are anti-inflammatory in nature so both these help in preventing inflammation and pain in the condition of pyorrhea. Besides this curcumin is a great antioxidant so it defends the deterioration of gum tissues.

DOSAGE : 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. NEEM CAPSULES

These capsules contain only one herb- neem (Azadirachta indica). Use of neem is known by all people of india as chewing sticks to keep their oral cavity healthy. As it is anti-inflammatory and analgesic in nature so it is used for the curing purpose of oral infections, bleeding gums, sore gums and pyorrhea as well.

DOSAGE : 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. CORAL CALCIUM COMPLEX

It is prepared by Planet Ayurveda is very useful in buccal cavity disorders, relieves bleeding gums, painful gums, ulcerations. This formulation consists of following herbs –

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

• Shuddha praval (purified coral) – helps to maintain healthy calcium levels in the body, helps to balance pitta dosha and improves tooth decay.
• Akik pishti (Agate) – is used to maintain healthy teeth, removes tartar, plaques, improvise bad breath and ulcerations.
• Jahar mohra pishti – is used in various disorders of the alimentary canal, and helps to maintain a healthy dental cavity.
• Kamdudha ras – helps to balance pitta doshas, improves calcium level of teeth and heals ulceration and shows anti-microbial properties.
• Mukta pishti (Pearl) – balances kapha and pitta dosha, removes plaques and tartar, helps in bleeding gums, maintains healthy buccal cavity.
• Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia) – Enhances the immune system, helps to maintain a healthy buccal cavity, improves tooth decay, bleeding gums, and other gum disorders.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

4. SEPTRIN TABLETS

Septrin prepared by Planet Ayurveda is very useful in gum disorders, provides healthy gums and teeth, removes plaque and tartar from the oral cavity which is the main reason for pyorrhea. Septrin includes following herbs –

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

• Guggul (Commiphora mukul) – is praised for its anti-inflammatory properties, promotes rejuvenation, used in blood related disorders, boosts oral health, heals ulceration, relieves tooth pain.
• Haldi (Curcuma longa) – is used as an immune booster widely used in gingivitis and gum diseases, removes plaque, tartar and bacterial growth properly, heals ulceration, relieves toothaches.
• Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – is antibacterial herb, relieves swelling and irritation caused by gingivitis, pyorrhea, bleeding gums, periodontitis, also has scaling properties so can remove plaque and tartar depositions.
• Sonth (Zingiber officinalis) – this is a miraculous herb that balances vata and kapha dosha and maintains good oral hygiene, relieves pain due to dental cavities or other gum diseases.

• Marich (Piper nigrum) – Marich is a powerful herb that is effectively used in gum disorders, it pacifies vata and kapha dosha in the body, it improves taste, bad breath, relieves teeth pain, ulcerations.
• Pippali (Piper longum) – It is a kapha vata shamak, acts as rasayana used to treat pain, removes tartar as well as plaque and improves ulcerations.

5. ARJUN SAAR & 6. GUM CARE POWDER

Arjun saar is an Ayurvedic preparation consisting of Arjuna as well as Amalaki. These both drugs are very helpful in supporting oral health, strengthens the buccal cavity and promotes proper cleanliness of the mouth.

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR BENEFITS

• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) – is a wonderful herb of choice, helps to reduce gum bleeding, bad breath or bad taste, gives stability to the mobile teeth along with loosened gums, diminishes pain and gives a soothing effect in the buccal cavity.
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) – Amla is well known as Rasayana herb, and is considered as a general rebuilder of oral health. It strengthens the buccal mucosa and helps in maintaining strong as well as healthy teeth and gums.

When arjuna saar is taken with Gum care powder, its efficacy and benefits piled up moreover shows wonderful results in oral diseases.

Dosage: For best results take 1 tsp of gum care powder plus three tsp of arjun saar along with 50ml of water. Move the liquid back and forth in your mouth for 10 minutes and spit. Rinse with lukewarm water.

7. IRIMEDADI OIL

It is a classical herbal formulation mentioned in Ayurveda texts and is very helpful in various gum disorders. It is used by an oil pulling method that prevents tooth decay, removes plaques and tartar from the buccal cavity. This oil consists of following herbs –

• Irimed chal (Acacia farnesiana) – This is an excellent ingredient for bad breath, pain, ulcers and also reduces gum bleeding.
• Lavang (Syzygium cumini) – has antibacterial properties so useful in bacterial infection of the mouth and also improves dental cavities and gives relief from pain.
• Geru (Red ochre) – widely used in dental caries and has anti-microbial, antioxidant properties that helps to improve tooth decay and reduces buccal disorders.
• Agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) – has wonderful effects in pyorrhea and is also helpful in bad breath and maintaining proper hygiene of the dental cavity.
• Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) – it is a famous drug used for blood related disorders hence gives good results in bleeding gums, relieves pain, removes toxins from the mouth.
• Khadir kashtha (Acacia catechu) – This herb helps in stomatitis, gingivitis, bleeding gums and has strong healing properties.
• Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora) – it reduces pain, eliminates dental cavities, inflammation of gums and strengthens the gums.
• Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica) – is helpful in dental cavities, pain in teeth, tongue, treats ulcers and gum bleeding, loosened teeth.
• Nag Kesar (Mesua ferrea) – This herb balances Kapha and Pitta dosha useful in plaque and tartar, dental caries, and also relieves bad breath.
• Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus) – it helps in balancing pitta and kapha dosha and enhances healthy cellular growth and acts as a pain reliever.
• Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – protects the body from microbes, boosts the immunity, heals ulcers and gives a soothing effect.

CONCLUSION

Pyorrhea is a disease of the oral cavity which is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums along with loose teeth and many more problems. As per ayurveda it is correlated to dantaveshta, which is the condition related to aggravated kapha and rakta dosha. The main cause of pyorrhea is poor oral hygiene and on the other side some risk factors are there such as smoking, poor dentures, toothbrush trauma, tongue thrushing, chemical irritants, etc. People mostly suffer from pyorrhea due to risk factors nowadays so it is must to avoid the risk factors and along with that must go for ayurvedic treatment as it will cure your condition without causing any side effects. Planet Ayurveda is presenting you with a special care pack for pyorrhea that is a pyorrhea care pack. This pack includes 5 herbal remedies that cure your condition effectively including gum care powder, irimedadi oil, Boswellia-curcumin capsules, neem capsules and manjishtha capsules. All these herbal formulations help in alleviating the symptoms of pyorrhea in an ayurvedic way.