OXIDATIVE STRESS AND GUM DISEASE
The damage from Gum Disease is due to inflammation and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is the disturbance in the pro-oxidant and antioxidant balance towards oxidation resulting in tissue damage.
“Dental Plaque build-up allows the growth of anaerobic bacteria, which eventually leads to the recruitment and activation of neutrophils. This further results in the upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and also leads to the release of neutrophilic enzymes and ROS. Prolonged exposure of the connective tissue to these insults results in the degradation and subsequent loss of ligamentous support and alveolar bone, eventually leading to tooth loss. Herbal products are preferred over conventional drugs due to wide biological activity, higher safety margin, and lower costs. Furthermore, the conventional drugs are known to cause various side effects, and continuous intake has resulted in antibiotic resistance. TRIPHALA has a strong antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti- collagenase properties. The antioxidants present in Triphala reduce the oxidative burden and protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.”