Phytotherapeutic and Naturopathic Adjunct Therapies in Periodontology

The oral cavity is the principal pathway through which the body is exposed to external environment and considered to be the gateway of infection. Oral diseases continue to be a major health problem worldwide. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are among the most important global oral health problems, although conditions such as oral and pharyngeal cancers and oral tissue lesions are also significant health concerns. Despite general advances in the overall health status of the people living in industrialized countries, including oral and dental health. Naturopathy system of Medicine is a system of healing science stimulating the body's inherent power to regain health. Naturopathy is a call to "Return to Nature" and to resort to simple way of living in harmony with the self, society and environment. Naturopathic dentists believe that healthy teeth and gums are reflective of a healthy body, and vice versa. Naturopathic dentistry will treat the symptoms of unhealthy teeth but also look to identify and then treat the cause of the affliction.