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News India Live, Digital Desk : Ayurvedic Dental Care : Nowadays, the market is full of expensive toothpastes and whitening strips that claim to brighten teeth. But we often forget that our ancestors had a much more effective and safe solution than these chemical filled products, which is equally effective even today. We are talking about ‘Datun’ or ‘Miswak’, which would not be wrong to be called the world’s first and perhaps the best ‘natural toothbrush’.

An Ayurvedic doctor has told how this simple looking tree branch can not only make your teeth pearly white but can also keep them away from diseases.

Why is Datun so effective?

Datun, especially the branch of Neem or Pilu (Salvadora persica) tree, is not like any ordinary wood. This is a treasure of qualities. It has natural anti-bacterial, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It gradually removes the yellowness or plaque accumulated on the teeth and brings back their natural whiteness.

What is the correct way to use Datun?

Just rubbing toothpaste on teeth is not enough. To take full advantage of it, it is very important to use it correctly:

1. Choose the right teeth: Always choose a fresh and thick branch as thick as your little finger. It should neither be too dry nor too wet.
2. Chew the front part: Before use, chew the tip of the toothbrush thoroughly with your teeth for about an inch until it resembles the bristles of a brush.
3. Brush slowly: Now gently clean your teeth with these natural fibers from top to bottom, inside and out, from every corner. Do not rub too hard.
4. Clean your tongue also: You can also use it as a tongue cleaner by dividing the toothpick into two parts from the middle.
5. Rinse: After brushing your teeth, rinse thoroughly with plain water.
6. Preparation for the next day: After use, cut off the brush part and throw it away and wash the rest and keep it for use the next day.

This is an easy and free solution that is a great alternative to toothpaste filled with fluoride and other chemicals. It not only makes your teeth shine, but also prevents problems like bad breath, swelling of gums and cavity. So the next time you see someone selling a toothpick, don’t mistake it for just a ‘stick’.