Open AccessComparative evaluation of a herbal mouthwash (Freshol) with chlorhexidine on plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, and salivary Streptococcus mutans growth
Author(s) -
Shivika Mehta,
Sudha Pesapathy,
Madonna Joseph,
Pradeep Tiwari,
Saurabh Chawla
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.115717
Subject(s) - streptococcus mutans , gingival inflammation , chlorhexidine , saliva , dentistry , medicine , dental plaque , gingivitis , biology , bacteria , genetics
Plaque accumulation and oral microorganisms are the main predisposing factors to various orodental infections and targeting these, therefore, can prove to be an effective way of combating these diseases. Herbal extracts have been of particular interest these days owing to various side effects associated with conventional modes of treatment.