Review on herbal mouthwash for management and prevention of oral diseases| International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (2024)

Authors : Shrikant More; Aniket Indulkar; Mohan Kale

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY968

Abstract : General health and dental health are equallyimportant. Periodontal disease, gingivitis, plaque, andsore throats may affect a higher proportion of thepopulation these days. To support maintaining the bestpossible dental health, several formulae are available. Tosupport maintaining the best possible dental health,several formulae are available. Using mouthwash isrecommended to lessen plaque, discomfort, bacteria, andbad breath. Herbal mouthwash is preferred overchemical mouthwash since it has fewer side effects oralmost no side effects, doesn't include alcohol, and is notirritating. Medicinal plants can be used for prevention,treatment and management of disease as they haveantibacterial qualities against pathogens that afflicthumans. Compared to synthetic mouthwash, herbalmouthwash has fewer or no negative effects because it ismade from extracts of crude drugs. Several plantextracts are used to make herbal mouthwashes. Thefollowing herbs which are helpful in dentistry arementioned in this article: clove, peppermint, miswak,Tulsi, wintergreen, guava, pomegranate, and cinnamon.Mouthwashes made with natural ingredients that peoplemay easily make and use safely at home could improvedental health in general. Using natural mouthwash tomaintain dental health is the main objective of thisreview.

Keywords : Review on Herbs-Based Mouthwash, Natural Ingredient-Based Mouthwash, Antiplaque, Gingivitis.

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