8 Effective Ways to Remove Dental Plaque Naturally A perfect smile is considered to be one of
the most attractive features a person can have.
Unfortunately, there are many things that can harm your teeth, such as smoking, too
much caffeine, and irregular dental care.
These seemingly innocent daily habits can actually cause problems such as the dental
plaque.
If your greatest dream is to see your dentist as rarely as possible, this video is what
you need!
Bright Side has gathered a list of natural and extremely simple ways to get rid of problems
with teeth.
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8.
Baking Soda Baking soda can be used as a natural scrub,
and you can often find it as an ingredient of many remedies.
Speaking about teeth plaque removal, baking soda is perfectly fit for prying tough tartar
off of your enamel.
It's a bit abrasive though, so don't overdo!
Also, sodium bicarbonate (a clever name for simple baking soda) has an ability to neutralize
acids that gather in your mouth.
As a result, the amount of harmful bacteria becomes significantly lower.
By the way, in 2008, The Journal of Clinical Dentistry published an article where it had
analyzed 5 clinical studies.
On their basis, it had concluded that products that contained baking soda powder or baking
soda paste removed plaque much more effectively than those without the addition of sodium
bicarbonate.
Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a pinch of salt and simply dip your wet toothbrush
into the mixture.
After that brush your teeth as usual.
Don't forget to thoroughly rinse your mouth!
One more way to make your teeth shine is to add enough hydrogen peroxide to 1 teaspoon
of baking soda to get a homogenous paste.
Brush your gums and teeth with this paste two times a week.
7.
Aloe Vera and Glycerin People have known about Aloe Vera health benefits
for many years.
However, its miraculous properties spread to the area of oral care as well.
In particular, you can use it as a very powerful natural toothpaste.
It will keep your teeth free from plaque as this plant is antimicrobial.
The cherry on the cake, in this case, is the ability of aloe vera to fight bad breath.
To prepare this toothpaste, you'll need several ingredients:
• one cup of water • half a cup of baking soda
• one teaspoon of Aloe vera gel • 4 teaspoons of vegetable glycerine
• one teaspoon of lemon essential oil Mix the water with half a cup of baking soda,
then add a teaspoon of aloe vera gel.
Put in the mixture 4 teaspoons of vegetable glycerine and lemon essential oil.
Stir it together and brush your teeth with this concoction.
After that, there's nothing else to do but watch your teeth become whiter, shinier, and
healthier within minutes!
Try to use this toothpaste two times every day.
6.
Orange peel After you eat an orange, don't throw away
the peel!
Rub it onto your teeth — it's an easy way to clean your teeth enamel.
Don't worry, your teeth won't turn orange!
In fact, this process will whiten them.
What is more, it will help to prevent stains and fight off microorganisms and bacteria
on the enamel.
After you're done rubbing for a few minutes, simply rinse it off with some water.
You can even leave it on the teeth for the whole night and wash it away in the morning.
Another way is to mash the orange peel (if you are patient enough) and put it on the
stained areas.
Leave it for some time, then wash it away.
5.
Sesame Seeds
Teeny-tiny sesame seeds can work as a pretty cool dental scrub.
They will remove the plaque and even tartar gently and carefully, not damaging the teeth.
Inspired?
Then take a handful of sesame seeds, chew on them for several minutes.
Don't swallow them even if you like the taste a lot.
Afterwards, use a dry toothbrush to brush your teeth with the seeds still inside your
mouth.
This process will scour the teeth surface delicately, removing existing stains but not
causing any damage.
When you feel that your teeth have become shiny white, thoroughly rinse your mouth.
4.
Vitamin Tooth Mask
Mashing up fruits and veggies containing vitamin C is a quick and easy way to create a plaque-preventing
paste mask for your teeth.
Simply mash together tomatoes, strawberries, and oranges and put the paste on your teeth.
Wait for 5-6 minutes and rinse.
This will help to kill any bacteria in your mouth and freshen up your breath.
However, be careful with this treatment if you have sensitive teeth.
It can hurt.
A lot.
3.
Vinegar Solution This is not the tastiest solution, but it
is 100% natural and it cleanses your teeth without causing any damage.
One of the ingredients in white vinegar is acetic acid.
This acid prevents demineralization of the tooth enamel and the plaque accumulation.
It has some antibacterial properties as well.
In 2014, The International Journal of Advanced Health Sciences published a study which claimed
that vinegar was much more effective for the plaque dissolution than glycerin or distilled
water.
So, what you need to save your teeth from the plaque:
• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar • one tablespoon of salt
• 4 oz of water Combine the ingredients, and use this mixture
to rinse your mouth.
Repeat it one or two times a day.
2.
Cloves People have been using ground cloves to relieve
toothaches for many decades.
But it has an ability to destroy microbes in the mouth as well.
Yes, exactly those microbes that cause the plaque!
In 2014, the Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology published a study describing
the benefits of the herbal mouth rinse which contained clove and the oil of tea tree.
It lowered the number of units that formed the microbial colonies, therefore, serving
as an anti-plaque agent.
You will need: • 1 teaspoon of powdered cloves
• some olive oil Prepare the mixture from the powdered cloves
and the olive oil.
Put it on your teeth and leave it for a couple of minutes.
After that, just rinse it off with cool water.
Repeat this procedure two times a day.
You can also regularly chew some cloves.
It will keep your oral health at the proper level and help to fight bad breath if the
reason is the bacteria in the mouth.
1.
Rosemary Essential Oil This essential oil will act as a disinfectant
getting rid of the bacteria in your mouth.
It prevents cavities and the buildup of the plaque and eliminates bad breath.
Take several drops of the essential oil and mix them with a tablespoon of water.
Rinse your mouth with this liquid for 10 minutes, then spit it out.
Don't swallow this mixture.
Repeat the procedure two times a day.
Additional Tips • Eat more cheese.
Cheese helps to produce alkaline saliva, and it, in turn, creates a layer of protection
around the teeth and neutralizes plaque acid.
• Eat spicy food.
It stimulates the salivary glands, and saliva cleans the gums and the teeth.
• Eat raw apples.
Do it one hour after the meal.
This fruit cleans the teeth and heals the gums.
• Eat figs.
They stimulate the flow of saliva and strengthen the teeth.
• Try to avoid sugary things and starch.
These things are a favorite playground for oral bacteria.
You may think: "Why would I waste my time on getting rid of the plaque on my teeth?
It doesn't bother me."
But, in fact, it's a must if you want your teeth to be healthy.
The thing is the process of plaque removal will help you to prevent cavities that otherwise
may damage your teeth.
There are two things to worry about: plaque and tartar.
People often mix them believing that these are the same things.
However, the plaque is the bacteria that accumulate on the teeth and produce lactic acid that
demineralizes enamel.
As for tartar, you can notice it on the outside of your teeth.
It has the form of white or yellow patches.
They appear as a result of saliva, food, grime and dirt gathering on the teeth.
Tartar helps the plaque to settle in your mouth.
You see, tartar is a porous substance, and this fact makes it a perfect home for the
plaque which builds up around and inside the pores.
At first, caries appears, and if it isn't treated properly, you can lose a tooth.
The problems with the plaque and tartar can also lead to gum diseases such as chronic
gingivitis.
What is more, dentists nowadays know that bad teeth care can lead to coronary disease
and diabetes.
That sounds threatening, doesn't it?
So, don't let it slide, take a good care of your teeth!
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