Your Healing Mouth, a new way of looking at oral health.
Unlocking Ancient Ayurvedic Secrets For Optimal Dental Health.
Embark on a journey of discovery as you immerse yourself in the enlightening pages of “Your Healing Mouth.” Here, the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda beckons, offering invaluable insights into nurturing optimal dental health through holistic approaches. Delve deep into the realm of natural oral care, where you’ll uncover a treasure trove of traditional remedies and modern techniques. Beyond mere guidance, this comprehensive guide serves as a companion on your path to oral wellness.
Dr Patel’s journey is driven by a deep commitment to advancing holistic oral care, ancient wisdom, and the transformative power of nature's healing remedies.
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Excerpts from Your Healing Mouth
Enjoy the below excerpts from the pages of Dr Aushi Patel's 'Your Healing Mouth' book
Welcome to a new way of looking at your mouth
The mouth is part of the whole body, not separate. Ayurveda treats the body as one interconnected system. Therefore, the mouth is:
- The entry point to the digestive system
- Closely linked to overall health, immunity, and disease
- A place where imbalances in the body often show up first
Oral issues like gum disease, decay, or grinding are not just local problems, they signal deeper imbalances in the body.
What does a dry mouth have to do with cavities?
When our mouth is dry, it means we don’t have enough saliva. Our saliva washes our mouth all day long, removing harmful bacteria and nourishing our gums and teeth. A dry mouth is the perfect environment for decay to develop.
Chewing gum does not solve this. When we chew, our brain thinks food will be passing down from our mouth to our stomach soon, so it sends a signal to the stomach to make hydrochloric acid. We need hydrochloric acid to break down proteins in the stomach, but if we’re constantly chewing without swallowing, acidity can build up in the stomach and lead to issues like acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
Reflux, in particular, is damaging to the mouth because it makes it more acidic, opening the door to issues like teeth erosion, cavities, bad breath and gum disease. Chewing gum can also cause bloating because as we chew, we’re taking in small amounts of air.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, the imbalance created by excess hydrochloric acid or air in the stomach weakens 'Agni'. And if you’re a teeth grinder, chewing gum can put an extra demand on your jaw muscles, making them feel even more sore. The constant compression can cause tension headaches and lead to problems with the temporomandibular joints (TMJs).
Read more about how your mouth is key to your overall health in Your Healing Mouth
