Toothaches have the power to completely ruin your day, upend your daily routine and destroy your peace of mind, and anyone experiencing dental pain should see a dentist. Good daily oral hygiene — regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups — is the foundation of a clean, healthy-feeling mouth, since plaque buildup and poor dental hygiene are at the root of many common dental concerns.
Aromatic plant twigs or chewing sticks had been in use since millennia, for oral hygiene. Then came the time when people started using mass-produced non-herbal dentifrices which did not necessarily make use of the herbal twigs and chewing sticks. But today things are different. Now more and more people are moving to herbal toothpastes for a holistic dental cleanse and maintenance because these natural options come with a collective boost of ingredients and herbs that are specifically chosen from the bosom of nature to help clean teeth, freshen breath, soothe and refresh gums, and clean away plaque buildup when brushing. They come with an attractive bonus feature-they are free from fluoride, and other chemicals like triclosan and sodium lauryl sulphate (Sudanta Charcoal version is SLS Free).
Help clean away plaque buildup
Dental plaque accumulation is a common contributor to many dental concerns, which is why a major objective of brushing and flossing is to clean away plaque buildup. Today, you have herbal, cruelty-free toothpaste options like Sri Sri Tattva’s Sudanta that come loaded with herbal ingredients for a clean, fresh feeling. Many store-bought commercial dentifrices contain synthetic ingredients like the ones we discussed above, which some people prefer to avoid.
Sudanta has been evaluated in an in-vitro study comparing commercially available herbal dentifrices.
Sudanta toothpaste is a non-fluoridated herbal toothpaste made with traditional Ayurvedic herbs such as Mayaphal.
Sudanta is non-abrasive natural toothpaste with a unique combination of herbs to help cleanse and whiten teeth, soothe and refresh gums and provide long lasting freshness. Sudanta is a natural cleanser fortified with effective herbs such as:
Black pepper – rich in minerals to give you strong teeth
Black pepper is composed of a compound called piperine, valued in Ayurveda for its warming, soothing properties.
Our teeth and saliva contain water, minerals, electrolytes and bacteria. Black pepper oil complements dental care with minerals and vitamins like vitamin A and Vitamin K, along with calcium, selenium and potassium.
Bakul and mayaphal – traditional herbs for healthy-feeling gums and teeth
Mayaphal grows on oak trees and is a traditional oral care herb. Mayaphal is rich in gallotannic acid, gallic acid and ellagic acid. It is soothing and cooling in effect, as per Ayurveda, and has been historically used to soothe and refresh gums. Decoctions made from the bark of bakula trees have been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic oral care.
Clove - freshens breath
These dried flower buds carry a beautiful refreshing fragrance that helps freshen breath. It is a valued ingredient in Ayurvedic oral care preparations for a clean, fresh feeling.
Cinnamon - adds flavor and freshness
Cinnamon in various forms has been widely studied for its applications in oral care. Its warm, spicy flavor adds freshness to your brushing routine and helps leave your mouth feeling clean.
Herbal pastes contain plant compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and lectins that may help clean away plaque buildup during brushing, according to what the researchers said.
Published by Ruchira Roy
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