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Re:Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair... by thePhytochemist on Saturday August 16, 2025 @02:41PM (#44925894)
Yes! I've seen people with some very striking white teeth in India which is a place where people often do have horrible teeth (often from betel nut use). So the twig users sometimes really stand out. The Wikipedia article has a good point about frequent use though - some people clean their teeth with these twigs almost like a nervous habit and are very intense about it.

What the article doesn't mention is the salivation that Neem twigs cause! Neem trees also produce a biocide called azadirachtin and although the concentration is low in twigs maybe it helps clean the teeth when used a lot?

Re:Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair... by aruggirello on Saturday August 16, 2025 @04:17PM (#44926581)
I used a Neem based shampoo for a short period, but my wife complained that it had an atrocious smell. Guess Neem based oral hygiene would take this to the next level...