Learn how to use miswak to clean your teeth in a completely ecological way with this natural toothbrush. Miswak is the root of the Araak tree (scientific name: Salvadora Persica), which grows in Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, Chad and India. It acts as a toothbrush, but also as a toothpaste, and brings multiple healthy virtues to teeth and gums, thanks to its natural antiseptic and bactericidal action.
Steps
Step 1. Remove about 1 cm of bark from one end
Step 2. Chew the tip by softening the natural bristles with your teeth
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You can speed up the process by dipping the tip in water.
Step 3. Grab the miswak
Step 4. Slowly massage your teeth and gums with the bristles
Step 5. After use, rinse the tip of the miswak with water and return it to its packaging
Do not keep it in a bag or container as mold may develop. When the bristles and the flavor have run out, cut and renew the tip
Warnings
- Miswak can cause a burning sensation on the lips and in the mouth.
- Before using it you should consult a doctor and a dentist. It is a safe and proven method for thousands of years, but it is always best to be cautious.