There was an era before petroleum came on the scene, and plastics, and lorries, and tele-advertising, and mechanized dental chairs even!

And there were people in this era who brushed their teeth too!

And one of the ways some of them did that, was by going up to a Neem tree, breaking of a twig, chewing on one end until it frayed and oozed bitter Neem juice, and using the naturally medicated, biodegradable, disposable toothbrush that they had ready right there!

The Neem toothbrush may need a little extra care when being used, so as to not hurt the gums, but if we are making efforts to be gentler on the only inhabitable planet for a million miles around (quite literally!!), then an extra minute to perform an everyday task like brushing our teeth is not such a big Ask really, and in fact it’s a way to slow down a bit in these rushed lives most of us seem to be leading – a little Neem-stick meditation if you will.

This is something to consider : there is no known cure for gum disease.

Nevertheless, a number of small studies, anecdotal evidence, and thousands of years of traditional use all agree, that using Neem may prevent and heal gum disease; prevent cavities; eliminate bacteria that cause cavities and inflammation of the gums; prevent bacteria from adhering to your teeth (reduce plaque); enhance mouth immunity in general; and through all this, freshen the breath!

If Neem can replace Fluoride, Lauryl Sulfate and a slew of other chemicals – that we already know are not good for us – with a natural solution, and thereby dramatically improve the health of one’s mouth, then it’s worth at least trying out every once in a while to begin with, isn’t it?!