• Dr ARUN R

Introduction: Oral health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being, serving as the gateway to the gastrointestinal tract and influencing various systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, gynecological disorders, and carcinoma. India records the highest prevalence of oral cancer globally, with 19 cases per 100,000 populations, making it the most common cancer in men and the third most common in women. Despite its significance, oral health surveys in India have been insufficient, leading to a lack of comprehensive data and proper intervention strategies. Ayurveda emphasizes oral hygiene as an essential daily practice (‘Dinacharya’) and offers various preventive and curative measures against oral diseases. Materials and Methods: Ayurveda has described several regimens for oral care which includes, ‘Kavala’, ‘Gandusha’ etc to maintain oral hygiene and prevent oral diseases. Various medicinal formulations such as Tila Kalka, Madhu udaka (honey water), and Dhanyamla (fermented preparations) have been traditionally used for oral care, targeting diverse oral pathologies based on dosha predominance. Discussion: Ayurvedic herbs and compounds, including Tila taila (sesame oil), Honey, Kshara jala (alkaline water), and Triphala, Trikatu have been scientifically analyzed for their therapeutic potential in oral health care. Studies indicate their role in maintaining oral mucosal integrity, inhibiting microbial growth, and modulating immune responses. These drugs and formulations exhibit antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, contributing to oral disease prevention Conclusion: The Ayurvedic perspective provides a promising preventive and therapeutic approach through simple formulations as a daily regiment and lifestyle recommendations. Inculcating such potent phytochemical compounds with preventive regimens, ensures sustained oral hygiene thereby mitigating the rising burden of oral diseases and thereby promotes a sustainable and effective oral health strategy.

Oral health, Gandusha ,Kavala, Dinacharya

"Rational Ayurvedic Approaches in Preventing Oral Diseases: A Scientific Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.j145-j149, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504932.pdf

"Rational Ayurvedic Approaches in Preventing Oral Diseases: A Scientific Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppj145-j149, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504932.pdf