Dr. Bakshi’s Baksodent toothpaste is a combination of Homeopathic remedies and helps in better oral care. It is an advanced formulation that relieves conditions like gum bleeding, tender gums, and sensitive teeth. Its regular use prevents the accumulation of plaque, which causes many of the above
conditions. Plaque further accumulates on teeth and forms tough material which is known as tartar which further affects oral health. It has remarkable healing properties with antiseptic action.
- Manufacturer: Bakson Homeopathy
- Availability: Online and at medical stores
- Type of medicine: Proprietary Homeopathic Medicine
- Main Indication: Oral Care
- Suitable for: Everyone
- Presentation: 100 grams
- Price: Rs. 60
What is oral health?
Oral health is a state of being free from conditions like facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss, and other diseases that affect the oral cavity.
Oral disease includes
- Cavities- A cavity is a very small hole that forms on the surface of a tooth.
- Gum disease
- Inflammation of gums (medically known as gingivitis.
- Oral cancer- It is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth in the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat.
Uses of Baksodent
- Reduce swelling of gums & stop gum bleeding
- Antibacterial action fights germs and bacteria responsible for dental caries
- Preventing toothache, bad breath, and plaque formation
Composition of Baksodent
Baksodent contains: calcium carbonate, sorbitol, water, thickening silica lauryl sulfate, flavor, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium mono fluoro phosphate, titanium dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sodium propylparaben, sodium methylparaben along with Plantago, calendula, hamamelis & eucalyptus fluoride content is no than 1000 ppm. fluoridated toothpaste.
Plantago major: It is a very good remedy for toothache, where the patient experiences sharp pain as a result of decayed teeth. Pain is felt between teeth and ears. It is a very good remedy for pyorrhoea of gums. There is toothache and teeth are sensitive. Sore to touch. There is swelling of the cheeks. Teeth feel too long, worse, from cold air and contact. Toothache is better while eating. There is a profuse flow of saliva. Toothache is often related to pain along the nerves of the eyelids.
Calendula officinalis: This remedy has a remarkable healing property. It is useful to prevent bleeding from tooth after tooth extraction. The patient has a great disposition to take cold especially in wet weather. The patient is extremely nervous. He is easily frightened.
Eucalyptus globulus: It is a powerful antiseptic. There is excessive secretion of saliva from the mouth.
Hamamelis virginiana: It is a remedy that is useful for the relaxation of veins. It prevents passive venous hemorrhages from any part of the body. It helps the patient to relieve weakness from loss of blood.
Sodium fluoride: It is seen through research that brushing with fluoride toothpaste gives a topical effect. This fluoride is absorbed into the enamel of teeth, making it stronger and more resistant to the decay-causing acids in the mouth. Fluoride can limit the ability of oral bacteria to produce enamel-eroding acids. Fluoride helps in the remineralization of enamel and hence prevents the weakening of teeth.
Sorbitol: It is not metabolized by oral bacteria which break down sugars and starches to release acids that may lead to cavities or the erosion of tooth enamel.
Thickening Silica: It helps to promote healthy tooth enamel which further helps in preventing tooth decay and receding gums.
Sorbitol: It is not metabolized by oral bacteria which break down sugars and starches to release acids that may lead to cavities or the erosion of tooth enamel.
Thickening Silica: It helps to promote healthy tooth enamel which further helps in preventing tooth decay and receding gums.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate It helps in making the toothpaste lather in the mouth.
Peg Polyethylene glycol: It helps in preventing water loss and act as stabilizers.
Sodium Benzoate: It prevents the build-up of micro-organisms in the toothpaste.
Sodium saccharin: Artificial sweeteners like saccharin is used in toothpaste.
Titanium dioxide: It helps in the bright whiteness of teeth.
Kreosotum: This remedy has pulsations all over the body and profuse bleeding from small wounds. Pain worse by rest. It is useful for hemorrhagic conditions, conditions related to teething children. Children have a very painful eruption of teeth. The child will not sleep. The patient has a very rapid decay of teeth. The patient also complained of spongy bleeding gums. Teeth are dark and break easily. There are a bad smell and a bitter taste in the mouth.
Borax: The patient has extreme anxiety especially from downward motion. The patient is sensitive to sudden noises. Mouth hot and tender to touch. The mouth has an ulcer that bleeds on touch and eating. Painful boils in the gum. So the child cries when given food. There is a bitter taste in the mouth. who also suffers from loose motions, wherein the stool has a greenish color.
How to Use Baksodent
- It should always be kept in mind that any toothpaste should be used only a pea-size amount.
- Apply a pea size on toothbrush.
- Brush twice a day.