1Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanad Subharti University, Meerut
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanad Subharti University, Meerut
3Associate Professor, Department of Dental Sciences, Hind Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow
Honey being a naturally available content is rich in properties which can be used as medication to prevent various oral health diseases. Apart from sugar and water it also contains vitamins, especially B complex and vitamin C. Honey has properties of antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. These properties promote in healing of wounds and reduction in bacterial growth. Honey is also known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants properties as well.
Honey, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidants
