Preparation of Neem and Stevia mouthwash and its antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens

Introduction: Poor oral hygiene leads to dental caries gum diseases which may lead to systemic illness also. Overall health status of our body depends on maintaining good oral hygiene. Herbal mouthwash which contains plants and their extracts is a therapeutic and traditional method to treat oral diseases. Numerous studies have strongly proved that toothpaste and mouthrinse with herbal formulation are successful in the treatment of various oral diseases like gingivitis, halitosis, ulcers in the oral cavity and tooth decay.