Teeth cleaning twig

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A Teeth cleaning twig, twig toothbrush, bush toothbrush, tooth twig, chew stick, or chewing stick is a tool made from a twig from a tree with antimicrobial properties.

Twigs used

Teeth cleaning twigs can be obtained from a variety of tree species. Although many trees are used in the production of teeth cleaning twigs, some trees are better suited to clean and protect the teeth, due to the chemical composition of the plant parts. The tree species are ^{[1] [2][3][4] [5]}:

• Salvadora persica
• Dakhaar
• Gum tree
• Tea Tree
• Neem
• Gouania lupuloides
• Cinnamon
• Dogwood
• olive, walnut, and other trees with bitter roots.

Advantages

When compared to toothbrushes, teeth cleaning twigs have several advantages:

• Reported similar dental protection as toothbrushes ^[6]
• More ecological in its life-cycle
• Lower cost (0-16% of the cost of a toothbrush^[7])
• Independence from external supplier if made at home from privately owned trees
• Low maintenance, with some twigs need moistening with water if they become dry, to ensure the end is soft. The end may be cut afresh to ensure hygiene, and should not be stored near a sink. The twig is replaced every few weeks to maintain proper hygiene.
• No need for toothpaste
• Can combat bad breath (e.g. Cinnamon^[8])

Disadvantages

• Over extensive scrubbing can damage the gums ^[9]

See also

• Miswak
• Toothpick
• Toothbrush
• Ecological toothpaste
• Natural cleaning product

References

1. ^ "Neem tree as teeth cleaning twig". Batplants.co.uk. http://www.batplants.co.uk/neemtree.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
2. ^ "Natural twigs used as teeth cleaning twigs". Naturaltoothbrush.com. http://www.naturaltoothbrush.com/. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
3. ^ "Neem tree as teeth cleaning twig 2". Neem-products.com. http://www.neem-products.com/neem-twig.html. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
4. ^ "Natural toothbrush twigs". Naturallygreen.co.uk. 2007-09-15. http://www.naturallygreen.co.uk/natural-toothbrush-twig-natural-p-122.html. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
5. ^ "Natural toothbrush overview". Nzherald.co.nz. 2007-06-19. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/dental-care/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500935&objectid=10446594. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
6. ^ "Christine D. Wu reporting equal results of dental protection in comparisment tooth twig-toothbrush". Nzherald.co.nz. 2007-06-19. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/dental-care/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500935&objectid=10446594. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
7. ^ "Commercial teeth cleaning twig at 8-16% of toothbrush cost, twig from private owned tree at 0". Nzherald.co.nz. 2007-06-19. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/dental-care/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500935&objectid=10446594. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
8. ^ "Commercial cinnamon toothpicks can freshen up breath". Cinnamonfresh.com. http://www.cinnamonfresh.com/products/Cinnamon_Toothpicks_100.aspx. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
9. ^ "Over extensive scrubbing damages gums". Nzherald.co.nz. 2007-06-19. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/dental-care/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500935&objectid=10446594. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 

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