To maintain oral health and freshen breath, Muslims use miswak, a traditional chewing stick.

Miswak has been recognized by the World Health Organization for its oral hygiene benefits since 1986 and 2000.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saif, a dentist in Riyadh, emphasizes the effectiveness of miswak in preventing bad breath and providing a natural fragrance in the mouth.

Miswak, a twig used for oral hygiene, is significant in Saudi Arabian culture.

Sourced from Salvadora persica L.

trees, it is chewed until it softens and forms bristles.

The Prophet Muhammad emphasized its importance, stating that if it wasn't for the burden on his Ummah, he would have ordered its use at every prayer.

Miswak is known to eliminate bad odors, improve taste, brighten teeth, strengthen eyesight, assist in digestion, and clear the voice.

(Aisha narrated in Sahih Muslim) The Prophet Muhammad encouraged Muslims to use miswak, a natural toothbrush made from the Salvadora persica tree or other sources, for oral hygiene on Fridays.

Miswak has been recognized for its oral health benefits by the World Health Organization.

The tree is native to arid regions in Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, and Chad, and its cultivation helps prevent desertification.

The text discusses the use and benefits of Miswak, a natural toothbrush made from the Salvadora persica tree, which is commonly used in some communities for oral hygiene.

Miswak helps communities sustainably earn income while preserving cultural heritage.

The World Health Organization has recommended the use of miswak for oral hygiene since 1986 and 2000.

Research is ongoing to document its medicinal properties, which include fighting plaque, receding and bleeding gums, tooth decay, and more.

A study by King Saud University dentists found that chewing miswak releases sap and silica, acting as an abrasive material to remove stains, and its benefits for oral hygiene and dental health are equal to or greater than those of toothbrushes and paste.

The text discusses a research finding that identified 19 natural substances in the miswak tree that benefit dental health.

These include antiseptics that kill harmful bacteria, tannic acids that protect gums, and aromatic oils that increase salivation.

The miswak's bristles are unique in being parallel to the handle, allowing them to reach between teeth more effectively than conventional toothbrushes.

To use a miswak, bite off a centimeter of the twig, chew until bristles form, and use it like a toothbrush without paste.

Miswak is an ancient dental practice in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and many Asian countries.

During Ramadan, Muslims frequently use the miswak twig for various purposes such as before sleeping, at sahoor (pre-dawn meal), during wudu (ablution), at mealtimes, before reciting the Holy Qur'an, when traveling, and after waking up.

In Saudi Arabia, sales of miswak significantly increase, with sellers like Abdullah Ahmed anticipating a surge of up to 300 percent in demand.