Teeth and gingival diseases: Benefits of toothbrush tree (Salvadora persica) اراك / Siwak

The Toothbrush Tree Leaves and Fruits

The Toothbrush

This toothbrush is also called Miswak or Siwak in Arabic.

The toothbrush Tree root is an amazing oral health and teeth health device. The toothbrush made from the root of this toothbrush tree is an amazing oral device. The fibers of this natural toothbrush are fine and soft, they don't cause gingival ulcers and they also don't cause gingival bleeding. This toothbrush tree has many essential nutrients for the health of teeth, gingiva and oral membrane.

 The food particles left after eating, particularly lodged in between the teeth and between the teeth and the gingival collar around teeth neck . This toothbrush effectively cleanses teeth and the debris between them. When someone eats meat, the meat fibers get stuck in between the teeth and become difficult to be be removed by ordinary toothbrush. But the toothbrush made from this toothbrush tree never fails to remove  particles.

 This toothbrush contains fluoride, tannic acid, chlorophyll and antibacterials. The use of this natural toothbrush inhibits the tooth decay and our oral hygiene.


HOW TO MAKE NATURAL TOOTHBRUSH/ SIWAK

The best method to make a natural toothbrush is to take a 8 to 10 inches long toothbrush tree root almost equal to the diameter of index finger. If you don't have inches tape then you can make its length equal to your hand length and and diameter of this root stick should be equal to your index finger. You can also take the branch of this tree having same length and diameter for convenience in handling. In case you don't have toothbrush tree then olive tree can also be used as a second option. You can take the root or branch of olive tree. Root is good option but you can get branch easily on your own.
After taking the appropriate stick, peel the bark from one of end upto one inch with help of knife. Now chew this peeled end with your teeth if this stick is fresh and soft. But if this stick is dry and hard then keep it in water or rosewater for 5 minutes. Rosewater will have additional effects on your breath and oral health. When this stick is soft make its brush by grinding in your teeth. Now your toothbrush is ready which is all natural and organic.
Use this toothbrush after waking in the morning and before going to bed. These twice daily timings are best and must and it is the minimum times you should do it. But for faster results alsa brush your teeth after each meal and after waking and before bed. I hope you will get the amazing benefits from this natural toothbrush. May God give you good health. Please let me known via comments if you have any query.