Contribution of trees for oral hygiene in East Africa

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The contribution of trees as tooth brush to maintain oral hygiene of local communities is
discussed. Species commonly used in Eritrea and East Africa, as well as how the toothbrush
(miswak) is utilized are presented. The potential benefits of tooth brush trees as a source of
supplementary income is mentioned along with concerns for endangered species.
Abstract
The contribution of trees as tooth brush to maintain oral hygiene of local communities is discussed. Species commonly used in Eritrea and East Africa, as well as how the toothbrush (miswak) is utilized are presented. The potential benefits of tooth brush trees as a source of supplementary income is mentioned along with concerns for endangered species.
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