Caries Prevention and Side Effects of Gum Arabic and Licorice Extracts Versus Chlorhexidine in High Caries Risk Patients

natural gum of acacia tree: Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory medicinal plant used as a traditional oral hygiene substance (anticariogenic). It is used in treating sore throats, colds, bronchitis, toothache, gingival bleeding and mouth ulcers.

natural licorice, herbal plant to relieve coughs, sore throats, and gastric inflammation. flavouring and sweetening agent. it's anti-caries, soothing anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties benefit against oral diseases and dental caries

chemical agent used as a mouthwash against cariogenic bacteria. considered the gold standard