10 Reasons Why Americans Are Ditching Synthetic Toothbrushes For This Natural African Stick

For 7,000 years, The world cleaned their teeth with natural sticks. This changed in 1938 when plastic was pushed upon the western world. Since then, 91% of American adults aged 20–64 have had at least one cavity (based on a CDC report in 2012). Meanwhile the tribes that never switched to plastic still have white, strong teeth well into old age.

The natural fibres contain silica which gently polishes away coffee or smoke stains, while also releasing calcium and phosphorous which build up the enamel making it stronger and whiter. It's different to whitening strips which bleach the surface but make your teeth more fragile.

The miswak stick comes from the Salvadora persica tree. As you chew and brush, the fibres release natural compounds directly into your mouth:

✓ Silica — polishes enamel and lifts stains
✓ Calcium & Phosphorus — remineralize weakened enamel
✓ Tannins — reduce gum inflammation
✓ Salvadorine — targets harmful bacteria


Nylon bristles are made from plastic, which deposits 80mil+ pieces of microplastics along your gumline everytime you brush.

In 1938, The first plastic toothbrush was synthesised with the byproducts of petroleum. It was cheap to mass produce and was massively profitable. Since then we're placing too much emphasis on brushing and cleaning instead of focusing on what actually matters. Nourishment. Think about how many whitening toothpastes you've bought that did absolutely nothing. Or how your electric toothbrush didn't save you from cavities.

Because the miswak already contains natural antibacterial compounds, you don't need toothpaste at all. The stick is the brush and the paste combined. And because it targets the harmful bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease while leaving the beneficial bacteria intact, it effectively makes mouthwash redundant too. That's three products replaced by a single stick.

Alcohol mouthwashes mask the smell of bad breath for an hour by killing all the bacteria in your mouth, good and bad. Within an hour the bacteria repopulate, often with a worse balance than before because the beneficial bacteria recover slower. The miswak works differently — its antiseptic compounds reacts only with the bacteria that produce the volatile sulfur compounds causing the smell, while the mechanical brushing removes the food debris they feed on. Many of our customers say the first thing they noticed was that the acidic taste they used to wake up with every morning completely disappeared, and their breath stayed fresher throughout the day.

The World Health Organization has formally endorsed the miswak as an effective oral hygiene tool. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have shown it matches or outperforms conventional toothbrushes at preventing plaque buildup and reducing gum inflammation. Dental professionals including Dr. Ellie Phillips and others in the natural oral care space have spoken positively about its benefits.

Because the miswak doesn't need toothpaste, water, or a sink, you can use it literally anywhere. Keep one in your bag, your car, your desk at work, or your carry-on when you travel. With a bamboo travel case it's completely mess-free and discreet.

Because the miswak doesn't need toothpaste, water or a sink, you can literally keep one on your bedside table and brush your teeth before you fall asleep without getting up. If you've ever been too lazy to get out of bed and ended up skipping the night time brush, the miswak solves that problem completely.

If you try it and don't like it, or you don't notice a difference, email us within 30 days and mention our guarantee policy for a full refund. You keep the stick either way.