LP-6 Ancestors · C1 smile
The 7,000-year-old toothbrush
Our ancestors had whiter teeth. Here's why.
For 7,000 years, people cleaned their teeth with a miswak, cut from the Salvadora persica tree. The nylon toothbrush only arrived in 1938.
30-day money-back guaranteeYou keep the miswak either way
Then
For 7,000 years, the toothbrush grew on a tree
Long before plastic, people across Africa, the Middle East and Asia cut a fresh miswak from the Salvadora persica tree, chewed the tip into soft fibers and brushed with it.
No paste. No sink. No plastic. Millions of people still clean their teeth this way today.
Now
Then, in 1938, the nylon toothbrush arrived
It was cheap to make and easy to sell, and within a generation it was in every bathroom. Today most of us clean our teeth with three things: a plastic brush, a tube of paste and a cup of water.
And every plastic toothbrush you've ever owned still exists somewhere.
What it is
Meet the miswak
A miswak is a natural toothbrush cut from the Salvadora persica tree, also called the arak tree. Ours are freshly sourced in small batches and vacuum-sealed, so each one arrives soft and ready to use.
Nothing is added. No flavoring, no coating, no plastic. Just the plant.
How it works
Chew the tip and the fibers become the brush
Trim about a centimeter off the tip and chew it for a few seconds. Its natural fibers fan out into soft bristles. Then brush the way you always have.
The fibers polish your teeth as you go, so there's no toothpaste to buy and nothing to rinse away.
What changes
Whiter-looking teeth and a mouth that feels clean all day
Coffee, tea and red wine leave a little stain every day. A miswak's fibers help lift those surface stains, and because it fits in a pocket, you can use it right after the cup instead of hours later.
Customers often say the first thing they notice is how smooth their teeth feel.
★★★★★
“Teeth never felt cleaner. Stains are coming off too!”
30-day money-back guaranteeYou keep the miswak either way
Real reviews
What happens when people switch
The two questions everyone asks
How do I use it? And what does it taste like?
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Trim the tip
Trim about 1 cm off the tip with the cutter. First time? Soak it in warm water for 10 minutes.
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Chew
Chew the tip with your back teeth until the fibers soften and fan out.
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Brush
Brush teeth and gumline in small circles for 1 to 3 minutes. No paste needed.
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Refresh & store
Every few days, trim off the used fibers and chew a fresh tip. Keep it in the bamboo case.
What does it taste like? Earthy and natural, because we don't add any flavoring. Most people are used to it in a day or two. Prefer it milder? Soak the tip in clove or cinnamon water, or try our Cinnamon & Clove miswak.
★★★★★
“Really love the product. Good fresh taste”
Questions
Do I still need toothpaste?
No. The miswak's fibers clean and polish on their own, so the miswak is your brush and your paste in one. You can still add a little toothpaste if you like, but you don't have to.
Do I have to give up my regular toothbrush?
No. Lots of people start by keeping a miswak in their bag or by the bed and using it after meals and coffee. Plenty end up using it for everything.
How long does one miswak last?
Weeks. Every few days, trim the used fibers and chew a fresh tip. When it gets too short to hold comfortably, open a new one. That's why the 4-pack is the one most people choose.
It feels dry or stiff. Is that normal?
Yes. A miswak can dry out, especially in air conditioning. Soak the tip in warm water for a few minutes and it softens back up. If it still feels flat, trim to a fresh section.
How should I store it?
Rinse the tip after use and keep it somewhere it can breathe. The bamboo travel case is ideal. If the miswak is damp, don't seal it in anything airtight.
Where does it come from?
Every miswak is cut from the Salvadora persica tree (also called the arak tree), freshly sourced in small batches and vacuum-sealed so it arrives soft and ready to use. Nothing is added.
What if it's not for me?
Every order comes with our 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't like it, email us within 30 days for a full refund. You keep the miswak either way.
Brush the way people did for 7,000 years
Start with the 4-pack: four fresh, vacuum-sealed miswaks and a free bamboo travel case.
30-day money-back guaranteeYou keep the miswak either way
