| Keyword | Dantadaard`hyakara |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | दन्तान् दृढीकरोति इति । |
| Reference | C.Su.5/28, A.H.U.39/158 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – ‘ Danta’ means teeth , ‘ Daard`hya’ means hardness, fixedness , stability , strength ( i. e. Increasing dental strength ) |
| Implied Meaning | These are the external or internal medications, which give the strength to the teeth and gums making them strong and long lasting. |
| Elaboration | Dantyadaard`hyakara means to make teeth strong. Medicines like Bakula, Tila, Khadira, Arimeda etc. and therapeutic procedures like Dhoomapaana, Gan`d`oosha, Dantadhaavana etc. are helpful in making teeth strong . Teeth are Upadhaatu of Asthi . Aggravated Vaayu causes depletion of teeth. In such cases Sneha Gan`d`oosha is advisable . |
| Synonyms | Dantya |
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