Ayurvedic And Natural Treatments To Cure Shitada (Gingivitis)

Shitada (Gingivitis)

Inflammations on the gingiva or gums are known as Gingivitis. Gingiva is the soft tissue surrounding the teeth. Inflammations sometimes affect other tissues like periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum.

Everyone's mouth contains bacteria. Some bacteria are safe for the body while others create problems like infections, plaque accumulation, bleeding, etc. If you can treat gingivitis at an early stage, it helps to prevent the transformation of plaque into tartar, which is very hard to remove. Such situations cause gingivitis to worsen.

According to Ayurveda, gingivitis is known as Shitada. The vitiation of Kapha and Rakta is the main reason for the development of Shitada.

Ayurvedic treatment for various diseases has deep roots in history, similarly for Shitada also. Ayurveda recommends various herbs and lifestyle changes to prevent Shitada naturally. Proper oral hygiene, early detection, following proper dietetics and lifestyle are the effective ways of management of Shitada in Ayurveda.

Symptoms Of Shitada (Gingivitis)

In the early stage, the signs of gingivitis are milder. General symptoms of gingivitis are

• Prakleda

  Exudation form of gums .

• Rakta srava

  Bleeding gums while brushing teeth.

• Krishnata

  Reddish gums.

• Shita

  Swollen or inflamed gums.

• Durgandhya

  Bad breath even after brushing is another symptom of gingivitis.

• Shiryamana Dantamansa

  Receding gums.

• Dantamamsa Mriduta

  Tender gums.

Discoloration of the teeth, reddish gums, bleeding gums while brushing, sensitivity, pain while chewing food, bad breath even after brushing are the general symptoms of gingivitis.

Ayurveda has effective natural ways to prevent gingivitis symptoms.

Different Stages Of Shitada (Gingivitis)

Gingivitis can be grouped into four stages. They are

• Stage 1

  Beginning of inflammation caused by bacteria in plaque. Inflammation started after 2-4 days of plaque accumulation. During this stage, we may not experience any discomfort, and only mild symptoms can be identified. .

• Stage II

  Stage II is known as the initial lesion and occurs after 4-7 days of plaque accumulation.

• Stage III

  The third stage is called the established lesion. During this stage, discoloration of the teeth and surface texture can be identified.

• Stage IV

  Stage IV is the advanced lesion phase where the symptoms of gingivitis become worsen.

There are mainly four stages for the development of gingivitis. If you can treat the disease at an early stage avoids complications.

Causes Of Shitada (Gingivitis)

Gingivitis may occur due to several reasons. Most important among them are

• Viruses

  Virus infections cause gingivitis. The most important among virus infections are acute herpetic gingivostomatitis, which causes gums inflammation.

• Illicit drugs

  Illicit drugs are one of the factors for the occurrence of gingivitis. The effects are dry mouth and various gums infections, sometimes severe.

• Systemic diseases

  Gingivitis is sometimes associated with various systemic diseases like respiratory disorders, diabetes, stroke, coronary artery diseases, etc. .

• Allergies

  Studies have shown that allergies to certain things cause itchy gums like certain foods. .

• Hormones

  Hormonal changes are other reasons for the development of gingivitis which occurs during pregnancy, menopause, and puberty.

• Plaques

  Plaques occur when bacteria in the mouth react with the food. If plaques exist in the mouth for a long time create tartar which is harder to remove.

• Poor nutrition

  Not eating enough nutritious foods is another reason for the development of inflammation of the gums.

• Use of tobacco

  Smoking is considered an important reason for gums infections. Smoking negatively affects the normal functioning of the gum tissue cells. Such conditions lead to gum infections. .

• Poor oral hygiene

  Poor oral hygiene leads to the accumulation of plaques to form on teeth that cause inflammation of the surrounding gum tissues. .

• Hereditary factors

  There are chances of affecting gingivitis if any of your family members have been affected with gingivitis.

• Age

  The risk of gingivitis symptoms may increase when you become older. .

• Stress

  Stress is another reason for the occurrence of gingivitis because constant stress weakens your immune system, which fails to fight infections. .

Stress, age, hereditary, viruses, illicit drugs, plaques, systemic diseases, use of tobacco, poor nutrition, allergies, hormones, poor oral hygiene, etc are the general reasons for the occurrence of gingivitis.

Natural Ways To Cure Shitada (Gingivitis)

Ayurveda suggests natural methods to prevent gingivitis effectively. Herbs have various health benefits and have no side effects.

Home remedies are effective ways to treat gingivitis symptoms. As we know prevention is better than cure. Treating in an early stage reduces the chance of transformation of plaques into tarter. Home remedies are always safe to practice. Various herbs have proven that they have antiseptic effects.

• Margosa leaves

  Applying a paste of margosa leaves, massage for 5 minutes, and keep this paste on your mouth for 15 minutes, after that wash with fresh water.

• Cloves

  From the ancient period onwards, cloves are considered the best remedy to cure dental pains. Take a glass of hot water, add one teaspoon of clove powder to it, and allow this mixture to become lukewarm, wash your mouth with this water every night.

• Saltwater

  Take a glass of warm water, add a half tsp. of salt in it, mix it well and rinse your teeth with this water daily twice helps to relieve inflammation of the gums.

• Turmeric powder

  Turmeric is rich in anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Take a spoon of turmeric powder, add some water to it as it becomes in paste form. Brushing with this paste twice daily helps to get rid of gingivitis.

• Lemon juice

  Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C. Take a spoon of lemon juice, add one tsp. of salt to it, mix it well and apply this on your gums, leave it for five minutes, and after that wash with fresh water.

• Oil pulling (Kavala)

  Kavala is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy to improve oral health. How to do oil pulling is swishing a tsp of oil on your mouth in an empty stomach for up to 30 minutes. This technique reduces the development of plaque in your mouth due to gingivitis.

• Aloe vera mouthwash

  Aloe vera is rich in antioxidants and an effective remedy in treating gingival inflammation and plaque. Keep this juice in your mouth for 30 seconds and repeat this twice or thrice a day for better results.

• Guava leaf

  Guava leaf is rich in antibacterial and anti-microbial properties. Washing your mouth with Guava leaf mouthwash controls the development of plaques and prevents inflammation. .

• Black pepper essential oil

  Black pepper is rich in antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Putting a drop of the oil is the finest way to cure bacterial infections on the gums.

• Pomegranate

  Experts suggest that pomegranate can reduce pathogenic dental bacteria and plaque accumulations.

Effective use of herbs like turmeric, aloe vera, black pepper, cloves, salt water, pomegranate, oil pulling, guava leaf, margosa leaves, lemon juice, etc can effectively cure gingivitis very positively without any side effects.

Lifestyle Changes To Prevent Inflammations On The Gums

Always maintaining good oral hygiene is the first and foremost thing that we need to follow to avoid gingivitis symptoms.

• Avoid excess consumption of sugar.
• Brush your teeth twice a day.
• Use natural toothpaste and natural mouthwash for better results.
• Avoid the use of tobacco.
• Use a toothbrush that has soft bristles and change it every three months.
• Floss between the teeth once a day.
• Visit an Ayurvedic dental practitioner once a year. .
• Increase the immune system of our body.
• Reduce the number of Carbohydrates in your diet.
• Follow a nutritious rich diet especially increase the intake of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

Following a healthy diet and lifestyle changes can control gingivitis symptoms and improve the health of your teeth.

Conclusion

All the information regarding gingivitis was collected from ancient Ayurvedic resources. Seeking the opinion of an Ayurvedic practitioner is a good option for better results.

References

• Susrutha Samhita