Antimicrobial effect of herbal versus chemical mouthwashes in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of two different mouthwashes in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment for prevention of white spot lesions. The study was conducted on 30 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment between the ages of 15-25years. Patients were divided into 3groups-Group 1 control group, Group 2 using Clohex 0.2% for 30 sec twice daily and group 3 using Arimedadi Thailam mouth wash for 30sec twice daily. Samples from tooth surfaces were collected at 1^st day, 30^th day and 90^th day interval and were incubated for 48 hours. Colonies were counted using digital colony counter.: Clohex 0.2% and Arimedadi Thailam mouthwashes showed the maximum potential for the control of pathogenic organisms, and prevention of gingivitis and bacterial plaque inhibition than patients those were not using mouthwash.