The effects of rinsing red beet root (Beta vulgaris L.) juice on streptococcus sp. dental plaque

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was examine the effectiveness of rinsing red beetroot juice to streptococcus sp. on dental plaque. Material and Methods: Antiplaque have side effects, so it is necessary to do research of alternative antiplaque materials. One of them is the use of red beet root because it contains some antibacterial substances. Results: Analysis of One-Way ANOVA have significance 0.000, which means it decreased the number of streptococcus sp. Conclusion: Rinsing red beet root juice is effective to decrease the number of streptococcus sp. on dental plaque.