Malunggay Research Paper

Everyday, people brus their teeth to keep them stronger, cleaner and whiter through using commercial products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. On the other hand, they are also using toothpaste to avoid halitosis or commonly called bad breath that may cause of having xerostomia or dry mouth. So in order to keep their personal hygiene healthier and safe from some diseases, they have it. But other toothpaste products contain some chemicals that can cause side-effects to our body. Such as foams that can affect our gum tissues. Manufacturing of these kinds of toothpaste are continuous. Millions of people are suffering from chronic halithosis. This comes from wastes of bacterias in the mouth and poor hygiene. These wastes produce sulfur that

These two are abundant in a

100g sugar apple.

On the other hand, malunggay leaves (Moringa oleifera) which was known as the “miracle tree” also have calcium and vitamin C. These are essential for making toothpaste. So the focus here is to make a toothpaste out of sugar apple and malunggay leaves instead of chemicals that can cause some side-effects.

Statement of the Problem This study will be conducted to prove that sugar apple and malunggay leaves can be alternative sources for making natural toothpaste. In particular, the researchers sought to answer these questions:

1.) Can sugar apple and malunggay leaves be alternative sources for making toothpaste in terms of:

a. cleanliness of teeth

2.) Is there a significant difference in the rate of cleanliness of teeth in the toothpaste with natural ingredients and other tootpaste product?

Hypothesis

1.) Sugar apple and Malunggay Leaves can be alternative sources in making toothpaste in terms of:

a. cleanliness of teeth

2.) There is a significant difference in the rate of cleanliness of teeth in the toothpaste with natural ingredients and other tootpaste product?

a. cleanliness of teeth

Significance of the