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DENTAL CARIES W.S.R.TO KRIMIDANTA AND IT’S MANAGEMENT IN AYURVEDA –A CASE REPORT

Dr. Kiran*, Dr. Pallavi Jagtap and Dr. Akshat Sirdhyal

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Abstract

Dental caries, often known as tooth decay, is the gradual deterioration of tooth structure. The most frequent kind of orofacial discomfort is aching, and when it is severe, it is a dental emergency. Painkillers will be the first line of defences against pain, but using them has several negative effects. In Ayurveda, for the management of pain in Krimidanta, it is mentioned that Krimighna (anti-microbial), Vataghna (which relieves Vata), and Ushnaveerya Dravyas (drugs with hot potency) are to be used. These can relieve the toothache and discoloration. However, it’s over prescription leads to kidney disorders, liver disorders, etc. Therefore, an effort was made to identify a substitute medication that is efficient, has no contraindications, and has no adverse effects. Here, the patient was given local treatment with Swarna ksheeri Ksheera (milk of Argemone Mexicana Linn.) and Dantapichu (soaked cotton swab). Following therapy, a considerable improvement in a number of symptoms, including tooth pain, tingling, and swelling, was seen.

Keywords: Dental caries, Krimidanta, Dantapichu, Swarna ksheeri Ksheera.