The Natural Toothbrush “miswak” and the Oral Health
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Role of Salvadora persica chewing stick (miswak): A natural toothbrush for holistic oral health
From an ancient tool to a modern way of improving oral health, miswak (chewing stick) has proven to be an effective tool for oral health. The miswak removes the bacterial plaque by mechanical and chemical actions. It provides a cheap and easily accessible way of improving oral health of the individuals and populations. The use of miswak was promoted centuries ago by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be U...
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