Sewak Al-Falah: Miswak (Traditional Natural Toothbrush) (10 Pack) by Sewak Al-Falah

I will never buy a toothbrush again. No plastic. Cheap as hell. Lasts a good amount of time. Lots of tooth-healthy components inside. You don't even need anything to use it, just your teeth to peel the bark and saliva and chewing to make the bristles flexible.Extremely ADHD-friendly. If you have trouble brushing your teeth normally, just keep this in your pocket or by your desk or wherever. It is a low-barrier, accessible tool to teeth cleaning.They should really give this to people starting from childhood and just skip all the stupid toothbrush crap. This one-dollar ($1) stick they chopped off a tree has already done more for me than a dentist-recommended $100 motorized rechargeable head-swapping piece of crap and a bunch of useless sugar-filled mouthwash given to me on prescription.If I had these growing up, I wouldn't have fillings today.The only thing I'd add to this for an oral hygiene routine is a tongue-scraper since this isn't really used for the tongue. Both are cheap, durable, and simple.If you hate overcomplicated corporate bs and getting looped into systems you never agreed to, this will likely be a very welcome addition to your life.And be wary of the fact that western markets are catching onto this product, and making weird expensive derivative products. I've already seen a $35 dollar toothbrush handle with "recharge packs" of tiny chunks of miswak sticks you load individually into it. It's bullcrap. Take the leap and go straight for the chewing stick. You will not miss anything you left behind.Good for people who hate the plastic industry: Yes! It's better than one-use brushes preloaded with toothpaste. It's better than average toothbrushes with plastic handles. It's better than electric and head-swapping brushes. It's better than brushes with natural handles (eg wood), since those still have nylon (plastic) bristles. This is literally just a stick. The only plastic is the packaging.Good for penny-savers: Yes! The cost/benefit ratio is very good and the initial cost is extremely low. I bought 10 and after giving a bunch away to friends and family, I still have plenty.Good for the health-conscious: Yes! It's shown to work as good as or better than standard western tooth hygiene routines, due to many naturally-occurring substances in the tree which promote tooth health, such as fluoride and calcium and anti-bacterial components, as well as the gentle abrasive action of the bristles, which clean teeth and promotes good gum health as well. I was even able to use mine to do some at-home de-scaling which I could not do with a modern toothbrush, although I don't think this is something a dentist would recommend trying. Also, the tooth-promoting compounds mix with your saliva, so you can swish your own saliva around your teeth (and/or use your tongue) without needing mouthwash.For those worried about flouride: Yes, you can eat flouride. Yes, it's technically "toxic", but the "toxicity" here means that if you guzzle down an entire tube of toothpaste, you will get a tummyache. It's not food. That's all it means. There is not enough flouride in the miswak to cause any problems. Flouride is a mineral that teeth use to repair themselves, like calcium. Remember, regular table salt is more dangerous than flouride, and you can freely eat that too. Your body will let you know if it's had enough. This will not happen when using chewing sticks for tooth health.No "the government" (which agency anyway? also miswak is not from the USA.) does not use flouride to control people. You are already controlled just fine using social media sites, exploitative marketing design, and unethical journalism. Being ungovernable does not involve collecting cavities. On the contrary, the better your health is, the more powerful you are against exploitation.So yes, the flouride content naturally occurring in miswak is both fine, and also actually really beneficial and interesting. I never thought of a tree as being a mineral source before, but it makes sense.Dispose of your final disposable toothbrush once and for all. It was as easy as chewing on a stick this whole time!

Love the thickness these sticks have. They're great. There are some that come thinner but none that were ridiculously thin like some other brands I've come across. The taste is like most miswak sticks, earthy. So when you see other reviews complaining it has a bad smell or taste, just know, that's what they're supposed to smell and taste like. It's a root/stick. Not some man made tooth paste that tastes like peppermint. I personally feel like it cleans my teeth better than a regular toothbrush with toothpaste. I still use a toothbrush here and there, but I prefer my miswak sticks. I've been using them for years and haven't had a cavity in seven years. (Before I came across these.) They're also very convenient when on the go.

These definitely work! new users will have to get used to the slightly bitter taste but it’s worth it. I looked for an expiration date but couldn’t find one. I wonder if they are fresh. It says store in cool place, they were warm due to this summer heat during transit. I hope that doesn’t affect it.

I absolutely love these, it was my first time trying it and I got my entire family on board. It does have a smell that doesn't go away it's something that you just need to get used to. But after soaking it and warm water and using it for the first time the smell didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. This is definitely something I would purchase again, it leaves your teeth squeaky clean. Just keep in mind that although this is functional, comfortable to use, and has great quality, you should not use this to replace regular everyday brushing. I do like the idea that you can trim the bristles making the product durable.

I love it! It might smelly for the first-time users, but miswak has a natural smell that some people might not like. I gave it as a gift to my siblings, and it’s been good so far.

Listen, I didn’t spend zero years in dental school to not tell you this: these sticks are elite. Forget fluoride. Forget floss. Just chew this magical twig and feel your teeth ascend into a higher dimension. I now recommend Miswak to all my patients… which is just my cat and my cousin, but still. Certified fresh.

The taste and smell is very chemical. Had to rinse and soak in water. Overall it does what it says.

I bought these because I recall an old friend having one about 30 years ago (yes, about 30 years ago) and I like my teeth being clean so I looked them up and found them, then bought these. They work great but like everyone says they smell. But I looked into it and they are a natural root, so yes they come from the ground. To me though, they smell like swamp water, lol. But like I said they work good and are easy to use. Once you get past the smell they aren’t bad at all.