The Use of Miswak to Improve Oral Health Outcomes

By Maria Mirakhmedov, RDh, BSDH, Sarah Laredo, RDH, BSDH, Anh Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, Faizan Kabani, RDH, MHA, MBA, PhD, Lisa Mallonee, RDH, MPH, RD, LD, Maureen Brown, RDH, MS-HIED

Oral health professionals recommend many methods, such as toothbrushing, flossing, and mouthrinses, to maintain oral health. Patients who are unable to implement proper oral hygiene care are at higher risk for infections such as gingivitis, periodontitis, and dental caries.¹ Those with advanced stages of oral diseases are often prescribed medications, such as chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse, to help reduce further infections and overgrowth of bacteria.² For patients who prefer a holistic approach, the use of miswak is a potential alternative method.

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