Adegoke said that chewing sticks contained anti-microbacterial substance called ‘tannin’ which was the same as fluoride in toothpastes.
He said the natural ‘tannin’ helped to fight bacteria in the mouth, maintained the gums, made the teeth stronger and improved the oral hygiene more than tooth brushes.
“Our aged parents use chewing sticks and even at 60 years of age, their teeth are stronger than that of the youth of today,” he said. “Why many people choose tooth brush is because it is faster to use and they also hold the belief that chewing stick is outdated.
I think chewing sticks are better than tooth brushes because the tannin in it helps in various ways to keep the teeth cleaner, fresher and stronger.”
He, however, said that the only advantage tooth brush had over chewing stick was its ability to get to the corners of the mouth.
GUYS, DO YOU AGREE?
When was the last time you brush your teeth with chewing stick?
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- Nwigwe Chinweikpe Chewing stick takes at least 1 hours 4 you to thoroughly clean the mouth while tooth brush takes at least 10 to 15 minutes so 4 pple goin to work in d mornin hv to start usin d chewin stick 4rm 4 o'clock in d mornin.
- Ray O. Ezechi @Endy Ur Own Beta, Me I Use It Thrice A Week At Least. Talk Of A Village Man, I Am A Typical Example.
- Japheth Onyedikachi Nwadiogor I used it this morning. I really love chewing sticks, though I use tooth brush more often.
I think that doctor is right. I have observed some of his theories.
