CONCEPT OF HEALTH PROMOTION W.S.R. TO ORAL HYGIENE

As oral cavity is considered as the gateway to the body. The shape, coating, color and texture of oral cavity can give clues to overall health especially related to digestive system. So, oral hygiene is of prime im-portance which has significant impact on quality of life. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 esti-mated that oral diseases affected at least 3.58 billion people worldwide, with caries of the permanent teeth being the most prevalent of all conditions assessed. Ayurveda, the life science, mentions Dinacharya, a very unique and important aspect of lifestyle. In dinacharya, acharyas recommended dantadhavana, jiwha nirlekhana and kavala-gandusha vidhis pertaining to oral cavity. Nowadays, in this modern busy life with many unhealthy habits, incorporation of these procedures proves helpful in maintaining the heathy status of oral cavity and preventing its diseases. This paper focuses on the role of dantadhavana, jiwha nirlekhana and kavala-gandusha in promoting the health by maintaining the hygiene of the oral cavity.