Virelia™ Miswak Sticks for Teeth

I will never buy a toothbrush again. No plastic. Cheap as hell. Lasts a good amount of time. Lots of tooth-healthy components inside. You don't even need anything to use it, just your teeth to peel the bark and saliva and chewing to make the bristles flexible.

Extremely ADHD-friendly. If you have trouble brushing your teeth normally, just keep this in your pocket or by your desk or wherever. It is a low-barrier, accessible tool to teeth cleaning.

They should really give this to people starting from childhood and just skip all the stupid toothbrush crap. This one-dollar ($1) stick they chopped off a tree has already done more for me than a dentist-recommended $100 motorized rechargeable head-swapping piece of crap and a bunch of useless sugar-filled mouthwash given to me on prescription.

If I had these growing up, I wouldn't have fillings today.

The only thing I'd add to this for an oral hygiene routine is a tongue-scraper since this isn't really used for the tongue. Both are cheap, durable, and simple.

If you hate overcomplicated corporate bs and getting looped into systems you never agreed to, this will likely be a very welcome addition to your life.

And be wary of the fact that western markets are catching onto this product, and making weird expensive derivative products. I've already seen a $35 dollar toothbrush handle with "recharge packs" of tiny chunks of miswak sticks you load individually into it. It's bullcrap. Take the leap and go straight for the chewing stick. You will not miss anything you left behind.

Good for people who hate the plastic industry: Yes! It's better than one-use brushes preloaded with toothpaste. It's better than average toothbrushes with plastic handles. It's better than electric and head-swapping brushes. It's better than brushes with natural handles (eg wood), since those still have nylon (plastic) bristles. This is literally just a stick. The only plastic is the packaging.

Good for penny-savers: Yes! The cost/benefit ratio is very good and the initial cost is extremely low. I bought 6 and after giving a bunch away to friends and family, I still have plenty.

Good for the health-conscious: Yes! It's shown to work as good as or better than standard western tooth hygiene routines, due to many naturally-occurring substances in the tree which promote tooth health, such as fluoride and calcium and anti-bacterial components, as well as the gentle abrasive action of the bristles, which clean teeth and promotes good gum health as well. I was even able to use mine to do some at-home de-scaling which I could not do with a modern toothbrush, although I don't think this is something a dentist would recommend trying. Also, the tooth-promoting compounds mix with your saliva, so you can swish your own saliva around your teeth (and/or use your tongue) without needing mouthwash.

For those worried about flouride: Yes, you can eat flouride. Yes, it's technically "toxic", but the "toxicity" here means that if you guzzle down an entire tube of toothpaste, you will get a tummyache. It's not food. That's all it means. There is not enough flouride in the miswak to cause any problems. Flouride is a mineral that teeth use to repair themselves, like calcium. Remember, regular table salt is more dangerous than flouride, and you can freely eat that too. Your body will let you know if it's had enough. This will not happen when using chewing sticks for tooth health.

No "the government" (which agency anyway? also miswak is not from the USA.) does not use flouride to control people. You are already controlled just fine using social media sites, exploitative marketing design, and unethical journalism. Being ungovernable does not involve collecting cavities. On the contrary, the better your health is, the more powerful you are against exploitation.

So yes, the flouride content naturally occurring in miswak is both fine, and also actually really beneficial and interesting. I never thought of a tree as being a mineral source before, but it makes sense.

Dispose of your final disposable toothbrush once and for all. It was as easy as chewing on a stick this whole time!

This is completely new to me. I used the miswak twice so far and am amazed at how much cleaner and whiter my teeth look and feel. My gums feel better. It's so easy and all I can say is WOW! I recommend this product. This not only environmentally friendly, it is great value for the price. There is a slight taste which I didn't not find unpleasant. I'll need to learn how to better prepare the miswak for use. I do recommend reading instructions on use before using. Once I knew what to do, it's so easy!

Wish I would have discovered these years.. I mean decades ago. I still need a dentist because of a few fillings but these are great. Easy to use. My teeth are whiter instantly I think. I feels like I got a pro cleaning from a dental hygenist with every use. It's definately a tree root it smells like a very mild white horseradish but not spicy at all as others have said. The smell/taste goes away as you use it and keep the bristles in a cup of water when you are not using it. It also does not make your gums bleed either the bristles are softer than my soft toothbrush. These should be viral and in stores everywhere. I've been trimming it every few days and one stick seems like it'll last almost a month of daily use. I still plan on using a toothbrush and paste but I could just use this if I wanted to.

I wasn't sure what to expect having read reviews about a smell in general mistake products and also wondering if the sticks would be too tiny and frustrating. These were the perfect size, hardly any smell (which dissipated), and the results were amazing. Reviewers mentioned receiving results similar to a dental teeth cleaning and this is how it felt for me after one use. I was easily able to get behind my teeth. The whole experience was very comfortable with great results.

I tried to wait a whole week before leaving a review but I'm honestly how shocked my oral health has improved in just 5 days that I had to leave one. I seriously may never use a regular toothbrush again. I found out about this product after a YouTube rabbit hole binge on herbalism and holistic care. I have always had issues with my teeth in the past, and have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix it. Our American diet is mostly to blame, and I thought that I just had weak teeth and that I could only do the best I could with what I've got. I have done several holistic approaches to remedy my teeth, all of which have worked to varying degrees of success so I figured it was worth a try after seeing videos of rural people enjoying strong, white teeth with no modern toothbrush. Honestly, I am amazed by the results that I have gotten in just a few days. 1. My teeth feel the cleanest they've ever been. Better than an electric toothbrush.

2. I had stains on my teeth that weren't horrible but very noticeable to me. To the point, I was starting to feel self-conscious about it. The stains and plaque have drastically improved. My teeth are whiter and I'm shocked but mostly delighted bc I have crowns in the front of my mouth and was told by a dentist that I could not do a traditional whitening treatment. It's also not advised to use whitening toothpaste on them bc they scratch the tooth and actually discolor them quicker...so I had no idea what to do. This product is slowly but noticeably whitening my teeth.

3. I regularly use a tongue scrapper. Once in the morning and at night after I brush. While I am still doing this, I've noticed that the build-up on my tongue is not that gross, thick deposit that has been there. My tongue has almost nothing on it and what is there is loose and mostly clear. Lastly, my morning breath is much better.

Overall I am very pleased with the product. My only slight con is that it can be a little challenging to get the back of my teeth, but it's not impossible. Just takes practice. If you are on the fence I would say get it and try it out. Some people remarked on the taste, which almost stopped me from buying it, but as an herbalist and someone who has taken bitter herbs/tonics, my palette is much different from most so I purchased it to see. I can understand how some might find it unpleasant, but honestly, the taste is very subtle and not that bad. I thought it would be far worse the way ppl were describing it. If you struggle with oral health this is definitely the product to get you back on track. Thank you for offering it!!

I was skeptical at first, but these really do clean your teeth ( maybe better than a toothbrush ) you do have to peel or cut off the bark about an inch, and then chew it to spread the bristles. The taste isn't that great, but after using just 1 time I am a believer in these and will be using them every day. It completely took off the plaque build up that accumulated throughout the day, and also left my mouth slightly tingly like minty toothpaste. But it does not at all taste minty just an FYI. But I feel the benefits outweigh the taste. I would definitely still use floss, but this could potentially completely eliminate the need for a toothbrush. Just try it and see for yourself. This one in particular is also cheaper and worth it compared to other more higher priced sticks.

When I started using these, I decided not to read the instructions on the package because it was so small and I had the beginning of a headache so I just opened one of the “brushes”, peeled a little bit of an end off and started rubbing the hard bristles gently against my teeth then I remembered I could read the instructions on Amazon so I came here and started reading the reviews. Well, you’re supposed to soak it, etc. to soften the bristles, which I didn’t. I just used it out of the package which worked fine. The smell was a little weird, but it wasn’t offputting or a “chemical“ smell. When I was done, my teeth felt so clean. I kept rubbing my tongue over them because they were so smooth and clean I think between using this and oil pulling, your teeth would be perfectly fine and beautifully clean and white without your usual toothbrush and toothpaste. I’m really disappointed in the one star reviews that people left without really giving it a chance.

I first saw advertisements for the miswak on TikTok and thought it sounded too good to be true. After soaking it, you can easily get the putter bark off with your fingernail alone, which was super convenient! Do the bristles sometimes break off during cleaning? Yes, but it’s minimal enough that it’s easy to rinse & spit those pieces.
It does have a peculiar smell that can be off putting at first, but it soon fades and the taste is not noticeable, but don’t try to suck on the bristles to “clean” them, because that will taste bad (found out the hard way)
I haven’t personally noticed a whitening effect, but I haven’t been using it by itself religiously. I do absolutely recommend this product for its convenience and extraordinary cleaning ability. I ate a snack after using it, and my teeth still felt clean and clear of plaque.
Each stick seems to last for quite some time, with 2-3 uses between recutting it down. I’ve been using the same stick for the last month or two, so this product is absolutely worth the money.
It can be a bit awkward to reach the inner and outer side of back teeth, but it’s very doable. Will definitely be a repeat customer.

I saw something about this on a show and I was like you know what I'm going to give it a try. It does taste weird, I would describe the flavor to a dijon mustard. So if you really hate mustard or that kind of flavor then this is going to be a no go for you because the flavor is pretty prominent and hard to ignore. I don't mind the flavor so I went to town in my mouth.

I am surprised with how clean and smooth my teeth feel after and for how long after. Whatever natural waxes it puts on your teeth I can feel the difference after meals and I feel it protects your teeth longer than toothpaste. I am very impressed with it and floored that I have never heard of this before and now I don't think I'm going to go back. It's really freaking cool what the earth provides us.

I have been recommending it to people I know because I am really impressed with it. If you are on the fence and you are okay with the dijon mustard taste do not hesitate and go for it .

There is a scent/flavor, but it's not that strong to me. Mostly in the bark and more like a raw potato than anything, imo. So not my most favorite thing ever but not terrible at all. Very earthy. When peeling the bark with my teeth, I did have to rinse and spit a couple of times. I did not notice any oily residue like someone mentioned, nor pickle flavor(???) which I despise and am very sensitive to. So not the biggest fan of the bark, but the bristles are fairly pleasant. They feel good and my teeth were smooth afterwards. I've also found myself subconsciously reaching for this, and I can see it becoming a habit. If you have any natural variations / squiggles / angles, these can help you reach different parts of your teeth. This would be great for stimming or possible as a replacement for someone who has habits like smoking, chewing gum, or excessive snacking maybe. (I wouldn't necessarily use this for e.g., dieting, but if you're a stress eater because chewing helps calm your nerves, this might suffice.) There are natural, pro-enamel properties of this plant that have been well documented, but if you start using it obsessively or something, be careful you don't injure your gums mechanically (just like if you were brushing too much with a 'normal' toothbrush).

Y'all... Getting my ten year old to brush his teeth well has been... something. I've tried every kind of toothbrush (electric and otherwise) there is, every toothpaste, every mouthwash. We even got one of those water piks.

But he "brushes" his teeth and these puppies still come out looking like a yellow crusted science experiment. And again the second time... And often the third time... And usually by the fourth time I'm telling his stubborn butt to go back and really get them, he'll finally brush them so that there's only a little plaque left, and I'm too tired of arguing to go through the fight again so off he goes with bits of plaque, him angry with me and me exhausted with him and both of us shooting eye daggers at each other planning our tactics for the next great toothbrush battle in just a few hours.

So I'd heard about the miswak/sewak and using a stick to brush your teeth. And I remembered the college classmates and coworkers I'd had from Africa and the Middle East had some banging white teeth. So I figured what the heck? I usually can't get my kid to stop biting through popsicle sticks and remote control buttons and legos and blankets and the necklines of his shirts, heck... He'll probably be excited that I'm giving him something he's actually ALLOWED to chew on (let's be real, if reincarnation was a thing I'd be convinced he lived his last life as a puppy and don't I still love his goofy butt for it).

So when I told him we were gonna try using a stick to brush his teeth and he can chew it as much as he wants his eyes lit right up. He went for it straight away. And when he finished and I looked at his teeth... Y'all... Not. A. Bit. Of. Plaque. In. Sight.
... The first time too! I thought I was imagining things. But for real. Really real. His little teeth were even white for a first. There were hugs and smiles and laughs and gentle teasing and for the first time in YEARS I didn't walk away from his toothbrushing time dreading the next time.

Bless you, whoever is selling this. You've got a loyal customer in this relieved mama.

If you want your teeth to feel as clean and smooth as after a professional dental cleaning get these! I like it way better than a traditional toothbrush and find it more comfortable and convenient to use. I feel like it does also have some whitening effect. I did also buy a miswak toothpaste because the only downside of the stick is that you can’t brush the back or certain other areas as well as with a traditional toothbrush. Definitely something that may come down to personal preference because I love these and think they are awesome but my husband did not like it.

Great miswak. I have no problem with size, or smell. It's normal smell for miswak. Taste is good too. Lot of white people complaining about these two things. Also miswak doesn't bloom like a flower if you put it in water, it's not like you need to grow your toothbrush in a cup. Read instructions. You need to soak it just to soften it. That you can also attain by putting it back in the package it came in. You remove a small (half inch) of bark from either end( the one you will be using). You slightly chew it to soften the bristle and use it on your teeth. A little bit of burning sensation is as normal as it is with a toothpaste.
Your teeth will love it. My teeth were yellow despite half yearly visits to a dentist and brushing twice a day with electric as well as manual toothbrush and branded toothpastes. My dentist told me to get a whitening treatment for my teeth. I chose miswak due to cultural knowledge and history. My teeth are pearly white and mild sensitivity is gone. No more bad breath either.
You will love miswak.

I was skeptical, its a damn stick...so...
but after you use it a couple times, you really see and feel a difference.
You gotta chew that outer layer of the bark off(honestly the worst part about these cuz that outer layer breaks apart like cork in your mouth) and get to the white middle fibers.
A bunch of the fibers broke off in my mouth because I just started chewing it up like an idiot.
You need to chew it a bit, and then using some scissors or something, cut off the first like, quarter inch, and then you have your brush ready to go.
Its not rocket science, its just something to get used to.
Also the anti-microbial properties will make you salivate, and makes the stick smell a bit like a dentist office. Biggest issue? Not losing my cool and just biting the stick in half for the feeling of the crunch.
Honestly, sinking your teeth into it is so stimulating.

Great siwaak! I have switched from western toothbrushes to siwaak and have not switched back since. It is such a forgotten Sunnah especially among women and I am so glad alhamdullilah that it is sold on Amazon (I love Amazon, it's so convenient). It's not Prime but it reaches my house fairly quickly (3-5 days). I love how I can brush anywhere and receive rewards for following the Messenger sallalahu alayhi wasalam. Definitely a great buy and the siwaak are very easy to use. My teeth are so smooth and I have always hated the foam I got from regular brushing (these have no foam but maybe a few pieces will get stuck in your teeth, just brush it again and they will come out). There are no chemicals so I don't have to worry about losing any plaque and it is much less work than western brushing. After a couple of uses, I got used to cutting it down so that it only takes a few moments. After use, make sure you leave it in a open space so that it could dry properly and NOT get mold. If you are going to wet it, only wet the tip (the part you will be using) and not the whole wooden stick. They definitely last for a while and depending on how often you use it, you will decide how often you want to cut it down. I usually cut it down every day or the second day (also depends on how often you eat and whatnot). Overall, great product and will insha'Allah be a lifetime user! Jazak'Allah khairan to the seller, manufacturer, etc. May Allah swt reward you immensely for your good work and grant you the highest of heavens AMEEN.

Love the thickness these sticks have. They're great. There are some that come thinner but none that were ridiculously thin like some other brands I've come across. The taste is like most miswak sticks, earthy. So when you see other reviews complaining it has a bad smell or taste, just know, that's what they're supposed to smell and taste like. It's a root/stick. Not some man made tooth paste that tastes like peppermint. I personally feel like it cleans my teeth better than a regular toothbrush with toothpaste. I still use a toothbrush here and there, but I prefer my miswak sticks. I've been using them for years and haven't had a cavity in seven years. (Before I came across these.) They're also very convenient when on the go.

Takes several days to arrive from India so don’t expect an overnight delivery unless you find a local supplier. The sticks came well packaged. Sort of smells like vinegar or maybe a restaurant dinner pickle, which is fine. I’m fond of many things vinegar. Not the horrible smell some kafirs are leaving reviews about. Trying new things is always a risk. I’m glad I did. They are far more convenient than having to run to the bathroom to brush with floride toothpaste which is supposed to be bad for us anyways yet the government knowing adds it to our municipal drinking water. Also why do we keep something that we put in our mouth in a dirty bathroom anyways. Think of all the potential fecal matter you ingest on a daily basis because of this now that I’ve been thinking about it disgusting trend. Also well-water if you have access is almost always better. I ordered so many sticks that I’m not sure when I will need to buy more but will once I do. Ma Salama my Hindu friends. If that indeed is what you are. Regardless. Asalamu alaikum.

Amazing product. Been using it for years. I love the smell, smells like earth, I love the taste, tastes like earth.
We forget sometimes we humans came from earth itself.
Brother- please be honest in evening out the thick miswaks with the thin ones.
The really thin ones barely last a day. And these aren’t cheap. Please be respectful to ppl who aren’t able to afford.
Jzk

I absolutely love these, it was my first time trying it and I got my entire family on board. It does have a smell that doesn't go away it's something that you just need to get used to. But after soaking it and warm water and using it for the first time the smell didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. This is definitely something I would purchase again, it leaves your teeth squeaky clean. Just keep in mind that although this is functional, comfortable to use, and has great quality, you should not use this to replace regular everyday brushing. I do like the idea that you can trim the bristles making the product durable.