# Taboos among general population about dental extraction in Sangli region: A prospective study

## TL;DR

This study explores common dental taboos in the Sangli region of India and their impact on dental health behaviors.

## Contribution

The study provides current data on the prevalence of dental taboos in a specific Indian region.

## Key findings

- 33% believe dental extraction affects eyesight.
- 53% think extracted teeth should be buried.
- 59% use remedies like Zandu balm for dental pain.

## Abstract

Indians reside in rural areas. Ancient Indian taboos and ideologies have a negative correlation with preventative dental health
behaviours; the goal of this study was to identify the current frequency of these beliefs and cultural taboos around dentistry. The
taboos and myths related to dental extraction were considered. 33% believe that eye sight will be affected while 53% believed that
extracted teeth should be buried. 66% considered that extraction should be done only when tooth is shaking and around 59% considered
placement of medicaments like zandu balm or vicks to relieve dental pain.