Toothpaste Allergy

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Toothpaste Allergy - Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Toothpaste is one of the most commonly used commodities in our daily life. People cannot even think about brushing teeth without using toothpaste. Owing to its increased use and demand, different brands are introducing newly flavoured and active ingredients containing tooth pastes. This can clearly result in some kind of toothpaste allergy in some people. Most common type of toothpaste allergy involves contact dermatitis of mouth. The symptoms include mouth sore, swelling of gums, tongue irritation, itching of the lips etc. In Ayurveda, there is a briefing about poisoned tooth cleaning agents. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA offers effective Ayurvedic management for various allergies. IAFA is the leading institute that offers the best treatment of allergic ailments including toothpaste allergy.

Causes of Toothpaste Allergy

Various toothpaste contains different ingredients. These ingredients may result in various reactions. The most common ingredient responsible for allergy is Cinnamic aldehyde. Also, flavoring agents like Balsam of Peru can cause some allergic response. Other ingredients like fluoride, gluten, etc. is also responsible for toothpaste allergy.

Ayurvedic References of Toothpaste Allergy

Signs of Toothpaste Allergy

Major Allergic Symptoms Include:

Rashes around the mouth
Inflammation of lips
Itchy and burning sensation of mouth

In Ayurveda, the symptoms manifested on using poisoned mouth cleaning agents include swelling, dryness and cracking of lips, swelling of tongue and around gums.

“Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is well oriented in the management of minor allergies like toothpaste allergies. Institute of Applied Food Allergy® Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the leading institute that offers the best treatment of various allergic ailments including toothpaste allergy.

– Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFA®

Diet Management in Toothpaste Allergy

Do’s (Pathya) in Toothpaste Allergy

Use toothpastes containing natural products

Use only a little amount of toothpaste

Use natural products like mango leaves, charcoal etc. instead of toothpaste

Use familiar and accustomed brands and products

Use toothpaste with common ingredients

Stop use of toothpaste that is once found to be allergic

Don’ts (Apathya) in Toothpaste Allergy

Non-vegetarian food
Cigarette smoking
Fried and hard to eat food
Too hot or too cold food
Repeated use of allergy causing product
Use of extra flavoured products
Experimentation of new products without reason

Yoga and Pranayama in Toothpaste Allergy

Yoga helps to increase blood circulation and maintains health of various body organs. Following Yoga postures will be beneficial for teeth:

Sarvangasana
Matsyasana
Ardhamatsyendrasana
Paschimottanasana

Specific pranayama techniques are helpful in purifying gums and to remove various diseases of teeth and mouth like dental caries, bad odour etc.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Toothpaste Allergy

Ayurveda has given treatment for allergy caused by mouth cleaning agents. Ayurvedic management includes internal medicines as well as external therapies.

Internal Medicines

Triphala Kashaya
Trayantyadi Kashaya
Aragwadhadi Kashaya
Punarnavadi Kashaya
Pathyashadangam Kashaya

Kaisoraguggulu Gulika
Chandanasava
Usirasava
Guggulupanchapala Churna
Dasamoolaharitaki Lehya

External Medicines

Triphala Churna
Arimedadi Taila

Tila Taila
Dhanyamla

Treatment Procedures

Kabala (Gargling with medicated liquids)
Gandusha (Withholding medicated liquid in mouth)
Lepana (Application of medicated paste)

Purification Procedures

Virechana (Purgation)

Single Herbs in Toothpaste Allergy

Tila (Sesamum indicum)
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Dhataki (Woodfordia fruiticosa)

Saptachada (Alstonia scholaris)
Sirisha (Albezia lebbeck)
Pathya (Terminalia chebula)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How toothpaste causes allergy?

Answer: Various ingredients in toothpaste like flavouring agents, fluorides etc. are responsible for allergic reactions.

Question: What are the symptoms of toothpaste allergy?

Answer: Major symptoms of toothpaste allergy are swelling of skin around mouth, dryness and cracks of lips, sore mouth etc.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment beneficial for toothpaste allergy?

Answer: Yes, Ayurveda advices internal as well external medicines for allergic symptoms caused by use of toothpaste. It helps in complete cure of allergic manifestations.