Brilio.net - Poor oral hygiene is the main cause of dental problems, such as the formation of plaque and tartar . Not maintaining oral hygiene by brushing can also cause bacteria to accumulate. Not only that, quoting Fleeck, the cause of tartar can also be caused by bad habits, one of which is smoking.
People who smoke experience more plaque, compared to people who don't smoke. The reason is, cigarettes contain nicotine which easily sticks to the teeth. This makes the teeth turn yellow and tartar appears. Not only that, smoking also makes the mouth dry.
Another cause comes from the food and drinks you consume every day. Sweet and starchy foods and drinks increase the risk of developing plaque and tartar. Acidic drinks also cause stains to accumulate on the enamel, which not only causes tartar, but also causes cavities.
Usually, the presence of tartar can be treated with the help of a doctor. But apart from that, it turns out that the presence of tartar can usually be treated without having to go to a dental clinic, you know. However, there is another cheaper way, namely using natural ingredients, as shown by a TikTok user named Betha.
By uploading a video on the TikTok account @betha.beauty_health, he appears to be using mouthwash made from lemongrass. This mouthwash is claimed to be able to remove tartar and make them look shinier and cleaner.
So, are you curious about how to make mouthwash from natural ingredients ? For those of you who want to try, let's look at the steps below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from TikTok/@betha.beauty_health, Monday (15/7).
Material:
photo: TikTok/@betha.beauty_health
- 2 lemongrass
- 200 ml water
How to make:
photo: TikTok/@betha.beauty_health
1. Wash the lemongrass until clean
2. Slice thinly
3. Prepare a pan
4. Pour 200 ml of water into the pan
5. Boil until boiling
6. Leave it to cool
7. Pour into a glass
8. Gargle your mouth with lemongrass boiled water, after brushing your teeth
9. Use this trick regularly, at least twice a day.
Benefits of lemongrass for removing tartar
Reporting from Rejuv Health, lemongrass is claimed to help remove tartar. Based on research in 2015, it shows that 0.24% lemongrass has better performance than 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash in reducing dental plaque.
Meanwhile, the natural antimicrobial properties of lemongrass help reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Meanwhile, the anti-inflammatory properties of lemongrass can reduce inflammation of the gums and provide fresh breath.