Abstract
Oral hygiene plays an important role in keeping the body healthy. Oral cavity is in direct contact with the external environment, due to which it is natural to have bacterial growth in the mouth, but by adopting the measures of oral hygiene, bacterial growth can be easily prevented and keep body healthy. In Ayurvedic classical texts Kawal & Gandoosha are described under the heading of Dincharaya, which not only keep oral cavity disease free but also healthy too. These procedures are essential for maintaining and promoting oral hygiene. By seeing these benefits, Government of India include Kawal (oil pulling) in the National Ayurveda Protocol for the management of covid-19.
Highlights
Oral hygiene is an integral part of our health
A common person comes in contact with the external environment each day and thousands of bacteria enter the body through mouth which is not visible to anyone with naked eyes
Samyak Yoga Lakshana [10,11] Vyadherpachaya, tushti/ santosh, vaishadhyam /nirmalta, vaktralaghavam(lightness of mouth), indriyanam prasada
Summary
Oral hygiene is an integral part of our health. If oral hygiene is taken care of, we can avoid many diseases but it is not possible by brushing the teeth only. A common person comes in contact with the external environment each day and thousands of bacteria enter the body through mouth which is not visible to anyone with naked eyes. This is why in this time of covid-19, use of mask is compulsory and gargles; oil pulling or swishing is advised. In Ayurveda, Acharyas described these measures as preventive and for different oral diseases too. By using these measures, oral hygiene can be regained and growth of bacteria can be prevented.
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