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What is a Dental Black Triangle and How It can be Treated With Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Dental black triangles are the triangular shape gaps between the teeth which usually people want to get fixed. It is usually considered to be just an aesthetic problem in dentistry and affects the smile of a person. Black triangle is also termed as open gingival embrasures. However, black triangle is not only a cosmetic problem but it affects the health of a person as well. These spaces are formed when gums are pulled away from teeth due to certain different reasons. We’ll discuss in detail about this problem in this article along with its Ayurvedic treatment.

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INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

Some gaps in the teeth can be normal but the gaps which keep on widening can be a sign of dental disease. Black triangles often known as open gingival embrasures not only affect the appearance of the person but it can be a health concern when food is trapped in these spaces leading to growth of bacteria and eventually causing dental troubles. There can be various reasons for these black triangles like gum disease, bad dental hygiene, bone loss and shape and size of the gums and teeth of a person. These all factors can contribute to the formation of the Black triangles.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

In Ayurvedic texts the dental and oral diseases are described under the mukharogas or mukhagata vyadhis. However specifically the diseases of gums are closely related with dantamulagata rogas. Symptoms of gum diseases are distributed among various diseases mentioned in Ayurvedic texts like Upakusha, Paridara, Dantaveshta, Danta Vaidarbha, and Shaushira. Gum disease is caused due to vitiation of doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

CAUSES OF DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

There can be different reasons of dental black triangles, i.e. gaps along the gum line between the teeth, like:

Shape of teeth- People have teeth in different sizes and shapes like the teeth which are rectangular are wide equally at the bottom and top. In front of the mouth the teeth are called incisors now if they are narrower at the gum line than the bottom or biting surface then there are chances of developing gaps in between them.
Receding gums- Gum diseases can cause receding of your gums and eventually they become thin. Gums usually fill up the spaces between the teeth but when they recede they cannot do it leaving empty spaces in between the teeth.
Bone loss- Gums can also recede due to disappearance of the underlying bone. This bone loss can occur due to severe gum disease or osteoporosis.
Orthodontic treatment- Orthodontic treatments like braces which are used to move and align the teeth to the better looking or safer location can leave gaps between the teeth.
Aggressive dental hygiene- Brushing teeth too hard or harshly can hurt the tissues between the teeth. Flossing too hard or scrubbing gums daily can also cause gums to recede, leaving the spaces behind.

DIAGNOSIS OF DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

Diagnosis is usually easy and your dentist will be able to find it out just by physical appearance. However, the cause behind it can need further details and investigation. Finding the cause is necessary as along with filling the gaps it is important to treat the cause as well otherwise gaps can reappear at new locations.

TREATMENT OF DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

Treatment is based upon the cause of the ailment and severity of the condition. In conventional treatment of dental black triangle by a dentist or oral surgeon patient is usually given Hyaluronic acid injections, composite resin filling, braces to close the spaces by moving teeth, veneers, i.e. a porcelain or cement ceramic to fill the gaps or surgery in cases of advanced gum recession.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

Now it is clear that Black triangle is caused due to gum diseases and these gum diseases are caused due to vitiation of dosha, as per Ayurveda. Hence, the treatment will aim at restoring the balance of doshas along with the dietary and lifestyle modification in order to maintain good dental hygiene.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR DENTAL BLACK TRIANGLE

Planet Ayurveda is a very renowned herbal pharmaceutical that is known for its authentic and effective herbal remedies and products not only in India but in various parts of the world as well. It has been serving humanity for more than two decades now. There are many official distributors of Planet Ayurveda located in different parts of the globe that help in easy distribution of medicines to the patients outside India. All the herbal remedies are produced using authentic herbs and under strict supervision of MD Ayurveda doctors. For Black triangle Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies which can help in treating the root cause of the ailment and also helps in preventing any further damage in future.

Products List

Gum Care Powder
Arjun Saar
Coral Calcium Complex
Septrin Tablets

Product’s Description

1. Gum Care Powder

It is a herbal product manufactured using herbs like Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Karpur (Cinnamomum camphora), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus), Poog (Areca catechu), Khadir (Acacia catechu), Sphatika (Alum), Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Marich (Piper nigrum) and Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum). Gum care powder helps in maintaining healthy gums and fights the diseases of gums as well.

Direction- Take 3-6 gm of powder and massage with it gums and teeth gently for 2-3 minutes and then rinse it with lukewarm water.

2. Arjun Saar

This herbal remedy consists of a combination of juices of Amla (Emblica officinalis) and Arjun (Terminalia arjuna). Both of them are very good for treating gum diseases and fighting bacterial growth and infections. Arjun saar is an amazing formula to treat the infections and diseases of gums that lead to black triangle.

Dosage– Take 30 ml of Arjun saar and mix it with equal amounts of water and rinse your mouth with it daily twice.

3. Coral Calcium Complex

These are the mineral combination capsules which are prepared using Praval pishti (coral), Akik pishti (Agate), Mukta pishti (pearl), Jawar mohra pishti (An Ayurvedic calcium compound), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), and Kamdudha ras. Coral calcium complex capsules help in boosting the immune system, and maintaining healthy levels of calcium in the body which eventually prevents damage to teeth and gums.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Septrin Tablet

Herbs like Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Pippali (Piper longum) and Sonth (Zingiber officinale). Septrin tablets help in fighting the infections present in gums and prevent receding.

Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

CONCLUSION

Black triangle can be prevented with the help of these herbal remedies and if it is already present these herbal remedies along with dental treatment can help in treating the root cause and accelerate the healing of gums naturally. For more details of our products, you can check our website www.planetayurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com

How To Whiten Your Teeth With Ayurveda?

An Overview

Ayurveda, an ancient medical science has provided various methods that restore the whiteness of teeth and to get healthy white teeth.

Teeth are the hardest part of the human body. In addition to being required for chewing, teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum.

The Normal Color of Teeth

Usually, teeth are light yellow to greyish or bluish-white. The enamel is semi-translucent, the color of the dentin and the structures under the enamel have a strong influence on the appearance of the tooth.

causes of yellow teeth

Causes of Yellowing of teeth

The common causes are:

Lack of oral hygiene:

An inappropriate routine for brushing teeth and rinsing your mouth causes the buildup of plaque, which makes them turn yellow.

Age:

As the person getting old enamel gets thin and the dentin also gets affected, which makes teeth look yellow from the outside.

Use of the water contains Fluorine

High fluoride content can cause yellowing of the teeth.

Regular intake of sour foods and drinks

Sour foods, like sour candies, oranges, soda, etc, lower the pH of the mouth and cause an excess of demineralization. Due to this enamel becomes thin and cause yellowing of the teeth.

Smoking

Tobacco in products such as cigarettes, pipe smoke causes accumulation of tannins that stain teeth.

Use of medicines

Some medications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, and antipsychotics can cause yellowing of the teeth, especially in children, younger than 8 years old.

Hereditary

Yellow teeth can be hereditary.

Diseases

Sometimes chronic diseases can cause the thinning of the enamel which leads to yellow discoloration of teeth.

How to whiten your teeth naturally

Ayurveda for The Whitening of Teeth

1.Babul (Acacia arabica)

This herb is very useful in the whitening of teeth. The tannins present in the babul are responsible for the whitening teeth. Thus Babul twigs are used as disposable toothbrushes.

2.Banyan (Ficusreligiosa)

The aerial roots of the banyan are also used as good disposable toothbrushes. The banyan roots have an astringent property that not even improves the color of the teeth but also promotes the health of the teeth and gums.

3.Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum)

The leaves of Holy Basil provides dental hygiene and improve the color of the teeth. Apart from whitening teeth, holy basil also protects from tooth problems like pyorrhea. You can dry the leaves of the holy basil, make powder and use it for brushing your teeth.

4.Neem (Azadirachthaindica)

The neem tree also used to maintain the white healthy teeth. Neem twigs are also used as a toothbrush. Neem oils have astringent and antiseptic properties that prevent bad breath, kill microorganisms present in the teeth and to combat dental caries and cavities.

5.Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is used as a natural disinfectant and cleaning product. It has antibacterial properties that help to whiten the teeth. Use it a few times per week because excess use is not good for teeth enamel.

6.Pineapples

Pineapples contain powerful enzymes known as Bromelain, which helps in removing surface stains, as well as reduce plaque build-up. It also minimizes the risk of cavities.

7.Papaya

Papaya contains papain enzyme that helps remove tooth stains on the surface of your teeth.