Neem extract have helped millions of people in South Asia avoid cavities despite a very limited access to modern dental care. Brushing with neem twigs and chewing neem leaves and seeds after a meal has been the traditional dental care practice in this area. With available modern preparations many people are now using commercial product that contain the same basic neem compounds. Regular brushing with neem toothpaste and rinsing with neem mouthwash destroys cavity-causing bacteria, enhance the mouth immunity and prevents tartar and plaque buildup in much of the population of this area.