Neem twig or datun for brushing teeth: Step-by-step guide

Ayurveda herbs for healthy teeth For several years, in India, some parts of Africa and South Asian and middle eastern countries, neem twig of datoon has been used to clean or brush the teeth. The twig has antibacterial properties and actively prevents plaque formation, bad breath and cavities. It also cleanses your pallet and improves the sensitivity of taste buds. These are easily available at street vendors and Ayurvedic shops. Dr Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda tells you how to use datoon to brush your teeth.Datoon chewing Step 1: Wash the twig with water and chew on one end to bring out the juices. Swirl around your mouth and spit it out.Datoon Step 2: With the softened end, gently brush your teeth, taking care not to hurt your gums. You can chew on the twig in between and spit out.Tongue scraping Step 3: When you have completed brushing, split the datoon in two and carefully scrape your tongue. Wash and gargle with water.Sesame oil pulling Step 4: Follow it with Oil Pulling (Kavala). You can use sesame oil. Swirl the oil in your mouth for 1 minute and spit out. Do this three times.