Tooth Infection: Get relief from tooth decay, gum disease, and fungal infections with yoga. Learn which asanas strengthen oral health and how to practice them.

Dental health has a profound impact on the health of our entire body. Dental problems such as gum inflammation, tooth decay, and pyorrhea are not only uncomfortable but can also cause infections in our bodies. According to the Ministry of AYUSH, yoga and pranayama are also very effective for caring for teeth and gums. Yoga provides relief from dental problems and also helps maintain oral hygiene. In particular, yoga asanas such as Sheetkari, Sheetali, Vata Nashak Mudra, Sarvangasana, and Apan Mudra are considered extremely beneficial for dental care.

How to do Shitkari Asana?

Shitkari Pranayama is a yoga practice that helps reduce tooth decay. When we practice Shitkari Pranayama, it reduces the heat inside the mouth and reduces swelling of the gums. In this pranayama, you sit in a comfortable position, open your lips, inhale while making a "sss" sound, and then exhale slowly through your nose. Repeat this 10 to 12 times. This process allows cool air to enter the mouth, strengthening the gums and improving dental health. Regular practice significantly reduces the problem of tooth decay.

Vata-reducing mudra is also very effective.

Vata Nashak Mudra is also extremely useful for alleviating dental problems. This mudra helps remove toxins accumulated in the body, improving the health of teeth and gums. To perform Vata Nashak Mudra, bend the index and middle fingers and bring them together in the palm, and place the thumb lightly on top of the remaining fingers. One should sit comfortably in this mudra for 10 to 15 minutes. This posture also reduces body fatigue and provides relief from dental problems. This mudra improves blood circulation around the teeth, increasing their strength.

This is the way to do Sheetali Pranayama.

Sheetali Pranayama is a cooling yoga practice for teeth, which cools the body from within and helps with dental care. This pranayama involves sitting on the floor in Sukhasana (a posture) with the tongue extended out. Then, while curling the edges of the tongue upward, inhale through the mouth and exhale through the nose. Doing this 10 to 15 times a day reduces gum inflammation and strengthens the teeth. This pranayama also reduces heat inside the mouth and prevents fungal infections and gum inflammation.

This posture is also very important for the teeth.

Sarvangasana is also very beneficial for preventing dental problems. This asana helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease caused by the growth of bacteria in the mouth. During Sarvangasana, one lies on one's back and raises one's legs. Then, gradually raise the hips and waist, shifting the weight onto the shoulders. Support the back with the hands while maintaining this position. Initially, this asana should be held for a few seconds and gradually increased in time. This improves blood circulation, which helps nourish the teeth and gums.