THE PART OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN MANAGING THE DENTAL DISEASES

Abstract

Dentists, in recent times, are having trouble in managing various recurrent and chronic dental conditions including the commonly presented toothache which can be attributed to side effects from conventional dental management and recurrence of the disease symptoms. The association of various systems of the body to the dental disorders that works continuously to maintain the dental health of an individual is usually a neglected and overlooked topic considering this, many other alternative medicine and remedies, apart from allopathy including ozone therapy, magnetic field therapy, acupuncture, nosode therapy, regulation thermography, and/or
homeopathy. Homeopathy is one such kind of alternative medicine that is largely used in child as well as adult subjects owing to its advantages such as safety, effectiveness, and low price in comparison to allopathic treatment. Homeopathy has been used in dentistry as an adjunct to standard treatment since the 18th century. Homeopathy has been identified as the largest medical practice by WHO. Homeopathy is emerging as a tool for managing the disorders and diseases of the orofacial structures. Homeopathic medicine is also helpful for the psychological conditions of dental patients. The present review aimed to assess the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in the management of dental disorders.