A review on miswak (Salvadora persica) and its effect on various aspects of oral health

Plants have been used for centuries to improve dental health and to promote oral hygiene, and this practice persists in several communities throughout the world. “Miswak” is an Arabic word meaning “tooth-cleaning stick,” and Salvadora persica miswak has a wide geographic distribution. It was used by...

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Published in:	The Saudi dental journal Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 63 - 69
Main Author:	Halawany, Hassan Suliman
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Saudi Arabia Elsevier B.V 01-04-2012 Elsevier
Subjects:	Antimicrobial agent Aqueous extract Dental caries Review Salvadora persica Toothbrushing Toothbrushing Dental caries Aqueous extract Salvadora persica Antimicrobial agent
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Summary:	Plants have been used for centuries to improve dental health and to promote oral hygiene, and this practice persists in several communities throughout the world. “Miswak” is an Arabic word meaning “tooth-cleaning stick,” and Salvadora persica miswak has a wide geographic distribution. It was used by ancient Arabs to whiten and polish the teeth. This review discusses the history and chemical composition of S. persica miswak and its influence on oral health, including the advantages and disadvantages of its use.
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ISSN:	1013-9052 1658-3558
DOI:	10.1016/j.sdentj.2011.12.004