Supernumerary Tooth: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Adhidanta is a supernumerary tooth driven by aggravated Vayu, erupting with sharp pain. Classical texts call it untreatable; Kavala with sesame oil eases the gum.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Extra Tooth [growing over an existing tooth]

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: exists for this condition. Large Swelling at Last Molar causes great pain and dribbling saliva (adhima saka) is caused by excess Kapha. Gum Sinus Ulcers (na i vraoa) [five kinds] are similar to those discussed in Chapter 16, page 405.

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 19: Ear, Nose, Throat

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