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The manufacturers also claim that it can be
used as a prophylactic agent for dental caries
when half a teaspoonful of powder is used along
with a soft bush and rubbed gently over the
gums and teeth, twice a day.Studies to evaluate
the efficacy of Gumtone in the management of
Gingivitis are suggestive of using Gum tone as
easily practicable mouth rinse when used once
daily in combination with brushing with
toothpaste. Gum tone powder can act as a good
astringent, anti- inflammatory agent and
dentifrice but the beneficial effects are
manif ested only when it is used as an adjuvant
20
after oral prophylaxis.
Conclusion
A wide range of herbal based dentrifices and
oral rinses are available in the market and
recently interest in naturally based products has
increased. The herbs used in these when tested
in various trials had potent anti-inflammatory
and anti-bacterial properties which could be
useful in controlling plaque and gingivitis.
Herbal therapy is an adjunct to major
periodontal therapies and is also a part of
periodontal therapy in procedures such as local
drug delivery. Herbs for gum disease as a
remedy can be effective in treating the
progression of gum disease. Herbs have been
used for thousands of year to treat common
medical problems. The practice of using herbs
and essential oils to treat gum disease is
growing in popularity due to the millions of
people who suffer from gum disease. Home
treatment of gum disease through the use of
common herbs and oils is necessary, as is good
oral hygiene, to prevent the progression of gum
disease.
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