Expert reveals if guava leaf mouthwash can heal gum issues
Dr. Ketan Rajput, a periodontist, clarified that while guava leaves, cloves, and rock salt exhibit antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, they act only as adjuncts in managing mild gingivitis. Severe gum issues like periodontitis demand evidence-based care such as scaling and root planing-not herbal rinses, he added.