Brilio.net - Although makeup and external appearance can increase a person's attractiveness, poor dental health conditions such as yellow teeth, plaque buildup, and bad breath can reduce self-confidence. Therefore, maintaining oral hygiene is important to support overall appearance and health.
Dental plaque itself is a thin, slippery, yellowish-white layer that usually appears between teeth or along the gum line. This plaque is formed from food debris that accumulates in the gaps between teeth and begins to appear about 4 to 12 hours after brushing your teeth. If not cleaned regularly, plaque can harden into tartar, which is more difficult to remove and can cause other oral health problems, including gingivitis and bad breath.
Plaque and bad breath often make someone feel less confident in interacting. However, before turning to professional treatment, there are simple alternatives that can be tried with natural ingredients that are easy to find.
One interesting method comes from the TikTok account owner @shelbizleee, who on May 29, 2020 shared how to overcome plaque and bad breath with only two types of essential oils, namely peppermint oil and tea tree oil, plus baking soda as the main ingredient.
"My DIY Mouthwash Recipe!" she wrote in the viral uploaded video, as quoted from the TikTok account @shelbizleee by briliobeauty.net on Friday (3/21).
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Peppermint leaves have many benefits, especially in maintaining dental and oral health. Peppermint oil is often used as an ingredient in toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum because of its ability to freshen breath. This oil is also effective in treating plaque and bad breath thanks to its ability to inhibit the formation of biofilms, where bacteria and fungi thrive.
Tea tree oil is also known to be able to deal with plaque and bad breath. Research published in the International Dental Journal shows that this oil is effective against microorganisms that are detrimental to oral health and eradicates bacteria that cause bad breath.
In addition, baking soda has natural whitening properties that are often used in toothpaste products. A study published in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry revealed that baking soda toothpaste is more effective in removing yellow stains while eliminating bacteria that cause bad breath.
photo: TikTok/@shelbizleee
You can use the three ingredients mentioned above to make mouthwash. This mouthwash will help overcome stubborn yellow plaque and bad breath. Here's how to make it.
Material:
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 100 ml water
- 2 drops of peppermint oil
- 2 drops of tea tree oil
photo: TikTok/@shelbizleee
How to make:
1. Pour baking soda into the bottle.
2. Add water and add peppermint oil and tea tree oil.
3. Shake until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
4. Use your homemade concoction to gargle after brushing your teeth.
5. Gargle for 1-2 minutes to maximize dental hygiene.
6. Use this mouthwash regularly every morning and evening before going to bed .