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Jafari Heydarlou M, J Alkhatib A. Herbal Whitening Agents: Traditional Remedies for Reducing Tooth Discoloration. pbp 2024; 6 (2) :84-88
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1- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, School of Dentistry, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Department of Forensic Science and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan ,ajalkhatib@just.edu.jo
2- Department of Forensic Science and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan ,
Abstract: (554 Views)
Objective: Although professional dental whitening procedures like composite bonding, veneers, and bleaching are prevalent, traditional and herbal remedies present viable alternatives. These natural approaches can effectively contribute to tooth whitening and mitigate the formation of yellow and brown stains, frequently with fewer adverse effects.
Methods: This review article utilized keyword searches including medicinal plants, traditional medicine, tooth discoloration, and tooth whiteners across databases such as Web of Science, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were reviewed to compile the information.
Results: In traditional Iranian medicine, several herbal remedies are recognized for their tooth whitening properties. These include lemon juice, turmeric, coconut oil, strawberries, orange peel, apple cider vinegar, banana peel, Persian pomegranate, licorice root, mint, wild thyme, and myrtle.
Conclusion: Herbal tooth whitening agents derive their efficacy from their distinctive chemical and biological characteristics. These botanical substances employ mechanisms including abrasiveness, pigment degradation, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and direct whitening effects to promote tooth whitening and overall oral health. Consistent and appropriate application of these remedies can contribute to the preservation of dental aesthetics and oral well-being.
Methods: This review article utilized keyword searches including medicinal plants, traditional medicine, tooth discoloration, and tooth whiteners across databases such as Web of Science, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were reviewed to compile the information.
Results: In traditional Iranian medicine, several herbal remedies are recognized for their tooth whitening properties. These include lemon juice, turmeric, coconut oil, strawberries, orange peel, apple cider vinegar, banana peel, Persian pomegranate, licorice root, mint, wild thyme, and myrtle.
Conclusion: Herbal tooth whitening agents derive their efficacy from their distinctive chemical and biological characteristics. These botanical substances employ mechanisms including abrasiveness, pigment degradation, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and direct whitening effects to promote tooth whitening and overall oral health. Consistent and appropriate application of these remedies can contribute to the preservation of dental aesthetics and oral well-being.
Received: 2024/08/12 | Accepted: 2024/07/31 | Published: 2024/07/31
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