Oral Care: Is miswak safe for dental care?

It isn’t an uncommon site to wake up and see people using miswak instead of a regular toothbrush. Plant barks like the popular neem tree is a very common choice for oral care. In fact, if you consult your dental expert, they might also agree to a combination of using miswak and regular products for better results. Here’s checking out why Miswak might be a good choice for enhanced oral care.  

Here’s what you need to know about using miswak for dental care

Thinking of trying out miswak for the first time for oral care? Here’s why it might be a good idea.

Miswak has an inherent anti-bacterial property stemming from the fact that it is all natural. This anti-bacterial property is beneficial for combating gum diseases, foul odour, bacteria growth, plaque, and tooth decay. The miswak bark in structure, form and function works exactly like a toothbrush. Therefore, the difference isn’t felt much in the make. At times, these also contain fluoride and thus additional fluoride-rich toothpaste isn’t required for brushing your teeth. The presence of fluoride in dental care helps in preventing cavities. Miswak, itself works as a cleaning agent and no additional toothpaste is required to be placed on it. The biggest advantage of this form of oral care is that it is bio-degradable, all natural, sustainable and chemical-free.

However, if you are looking to use a miswak, then be aware of some of the setbacks of this method too. Without the presence of bristles in the structure, it may not always be able to reach the deepest parts of the mouth and clean like a brush does. This can mean that uncleaned parts of the mouth may develop dental problems, especially cavities. Moreover, you need to know the right way to use it; otherwise reckless of careless use may cause cuts, bruises or damage more than being of any help. Though re-usable, they must be well cleaned and stored in hygienic storage. If the miswak has inherent fluoride then it is good for the teeth, and if not then additional fluoride products need to be used in order for a thorough oral cleaning.

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