Ayurvedic Oral Hygiene - Ayurdent

Ayurdent

Ayurdent is a range of oral hygiene products made from sophisticated traditional blends of Ayurvedic herbs.  Used regularly, Ayurdent products can help maintain healthy teeth and gums.  Maharishi Ayurveda uses the intelligence of nature to produce holistic oral health. Ayurdent products contain no fluoride or chemical additives.  The ancient Vedic texts recommend the following daily routine for maintaining oral hygiene:

First thing each morning:

Brush your teeth - use Ayurdent toothpaste or toothpowder.  Scrap the top of the tongue with a special tongue scraper to remove any accumulated phlegm.  Gargle with warm sesame oil as follows:

• Rinse the mouth with warm water
• Take 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and hold it for 1-2 minutes
• Spit it out
• Take another tablespoon of oil and gargle for 1-2 minutes, stopping for breath when necessary
• Spit it out
• Massage the front of the gums with your finger
• Rinse the mouth and throat with warm water

The Ayurdent mouthwash can be used after brushing the teeth and tongue scraping or for refreshing the breath during the day.

Ayurdent Toothpaste

A non-foaming toothpaste with all natural ingredients. More than 20 Ayurvedic herbs in high concentration guarantee effective care.  The soft Spearmint and Peppermint taste gives a pleasant breath.  It is very concentrated and only a little is needed. One tube gives about 135 brushings.

Ayurdent Toothpowder

A very ancient formula of astringent herbs – especially good for the gums. One jar gives up to 100 brushings

Ayurdent Mouthwash

This excellent powder contains clove, cardamom, peppermint and other stimulating and cleansing herbs that refresh the breath and 'open' the throat. After brushing the teeth in the morning or at any time during the day put 1/4 teaspoonful of powder into a glass with warm water, rinse the mouth, and gargle.

Tongue Scrapers

In addition to brushing the teeth Ayurveda puts great emphasis on the value of gently scraping the top surface of the tongue to in the morning to remove excess phlegm that may collect there overnight.

Sesame oil

Sesame oil is renowned in Ayurvedic texts for its ability to help prevent dental problems. It is easily absorbed by the body and is known to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, especially pathogenic bacteria. It is high in linoleic acid which has many health benefits. Gargling with sesame also enlivens the taste buds.

Sesame oil is 'cured' by heating it up to 100 degrees C and then cooling. This makes it more easily absorbed by the skin. Do not cure the oil more than once and use within 6 months of curing. Use a low heat. Do not leave the oil unattended. Do not refrigerate after curing.

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