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Chaurasia A, Patil R, Nagar A. Miswak in oral cavity - An update. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2012;3(2):98-101doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004.
Chaurasia, A., Patil, R., & Nagar, A. (2013). Miswak in oral cavity - An update. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research, 3(2), 98-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004
Chaurasia, Akhilanand, et al. "Miswak in oral cavity - An update." Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research vol. 3,2 (2013): 98-101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004
Chaurasia A, Patil R, Nagar A. Miswak in oral cavity - An update. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2013 May-Aug;3(2):98-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004. Epub 2012 Sep 21. PMID: 25737893; PMCID: PMC4306988.
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J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2013 May-Aug;3(2):98-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004. Epub 2012 Sep 21.

Miswak in oral cavity - An update.

Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research

Akhilanand Chaurasia, Ranjit Patil, Amit Nagar

Affiliations

  1. Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar-Pradesh, India ; Ex-Service Senior Resident, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
  2. Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar-Pradesh, India.
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar-Pradesh, India.

PMID: 25737893 PMCID: PMC4306988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2012.09.004

Abstract

Miswak, scientifically known as Salvadora persica, is a species of Salvadora belonging to family Salvadoraceae. It is considered as "Nature's little toothbrush" as it is a popular chewing stick throughout Indian subcontinent. In India, it is commonly known as arak tree, meswak, peelu, kharjal or jhank. It also serves as a natural toothpaste with antibacterial, anti-caries, anti-periopathic disinfectant having anti-plaque and anti-fungal properties. Miswak sticks are being used by majority of people who cannot afford to buy the commercial western toothbrush and toothpaste mainly in rural areas of developing countries. The present review is an attempt to define the potential of the miswak in preventing and treating the common diseases of oral cavity and teeth.

Keywords: Miswak; Miswak extract; Oral hygiene; Tooth Brushing

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