Healthy Dental Care Tips
Mental health and oral health are an integral part of human health. Moreover, there is a close interrelationship between the two. Ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions have repeatedly mentioned the link between mental state and oral health. This article will analyze how mental health affects oral health based on TCM theories, and provide some TCM family tips to maintain good oral health.
Mental health and oral health are considered to be two indispensable aspects of human health. As early as ancient times, TCM doctors have discovered a close relationship between psychological state and oral health. The ancients often said that "a good mood is good for oral health", which shows that mental health can directly affect the condition of the oral cavity. This article will start from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, ** the relationship between mental health and oral health, and introduce some ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions to maintain oral health.
2.The relationship between mental health and oral health.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, mental health is closely related to various organs of the human body. As the first organ of the body that comes into contact with the digestive system, the health of the oral cavity is directly affected by the state of mind. On the one hand, adverse psychological states such as anxiety and depression can lead to a decrease in the function of the oral mucosa, which increases the risk of oral infections. On the other hand, oral diseases such as gingivitis and mouth ulcers can cause instability in the patient's psychological state and produce anxiety and depression.
3.Application of TCM prescriptions.
There are many ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions that can regulate the state of mind and promote oral health. Here are some commonly used recipes:
1) Jiawei Xiaoyaosan: Xiaoyaosan was created by the ancient famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing, and it is a combination of medicines that soothe the nerves and soothe the liver. After being flavored, Xiaoyaosan can effectively relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression and help maintain oral comfort.
2) Cleansing Mind and Calming Drink: This is a prescription compiled by the ancient famous physician Song Ci, which contains a variety of herbs. Cleansing and soothing drink can balance the heart and spleen, and has a calming effect. When the psychological pressure is too high, you can take a moderate amount of Qingxin Calm Drink to relieve anxiety and depression and maintain oral health.
4.Care in everyday life.
In addition to medications**, some care measures in daily life are also important for oral health.
1) Maintain good oral hygiene Xi: Regular brushing, gargling, and flossing between teeth can effectively prevent the occurrence of oral diseases.
2) Reasonable diet: avoid foods that are too sweet and salty and other foods that are not good for oral health, and increase the intake of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, which is beneficial to the maintenance of oral health.
3) Avoid clenching your teeth: Anxiety and nervousness often lead to clenching of your teeth, increasing the risk of tooth wear. Therefore, developing the Xi of relaxing your teeth is very important for oral health.
5.Conclusion.
Mental health and oral health are very closely related, and the two influence and interact with each other. By properly understanding this relationship, we can take a series of measures to maintain oral health. In addition to TCM prescriptions and daily care, we should also maintain a good Xi of life and maintain a good psychological state to achieve the best results in maintaining mental health and oral health.
References: 1] Zhang Wei, Wang Yong. Correlation between mental health and oral health status[J].Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases, 2018, 26(11):707-709