Brilio.net - Not a few people ignore their oral hygiene and health. In fact, the mouth is a part of the body that is susceptible to problems, because it is the place where various foods and drinks enter. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain cleanliness to avoid dental problems and unpleasant breath.
Some dental and mouth problems that are quite often experienced by most people are yellow teeth, tartar, dental caries, gingivitis, and bad breath. Even so, yellow teeth are the mildest problem but can have bad impacts if left unchecked.
As we age, the outer enamel of teeth begins to thin, so that the two layers become more visible, so that the teeth appear yellow. Apart from age factors, the habit of drinking coffee or tea, being lazy about brushing your teeth, smoking, and the buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth can also give a yellowish impression to your teeth.
Not only that, some of these habits also make your breath less pleasant . However, don't worry about this mouth problem, because there are several ways to overcome it, namely by brushing your teeth twice a day, using mouthwash, and cleaning between your teeth with dental floss or dental floss.
Not only that, you can also maximize oral care and hygiene by using natural ingredients. Lemon is a natural ingredient that is often used to whiten teeth and eliminate unpleasant breath odor. Even so, it turns out there are other ingredients that are no less effective than lemon, you know.
One of the TikTok account users with the name @iamomarelka shared a video showing how to brighten teeth and prevent bad breath by using one kitchen ingredient . In the video, the kitchen ingredient used is salt. There is no need for other additional ingredients, this salt is only used with the addition of warm water.
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Salt content to treat yellow teeth and bad breath
Salt is a kitchen ingredient that is rich in minerals, calcium, phosphorus and fluorine. These various ingredients are believed to be able to help maintain healthy teeth and mouth. Salt is also a natural antiseptic that can eradicate bacteria. Salt can even help release food particles and dirt between the teeth which can become a place for bacteria to grow.
The natural antimicrobial content in it can also get rid of bacteria that cause bad breath. Not only that, salt is effective in eroding plaque and removing tartar which is one of the causes of bad breath.
With just salt, you can make mouthwash which is claimed to be effective in reducing and preventing yellow teeth. Not only that, this mouthwash is also effective for eliminating unpleasant breath odor. Here's how to make and use it, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @iamomarelka, Tuesday (14/5).
Material:
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- 1 glass of warm water
- 1 tablespoon salt
How to create and use:
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1. Pour salt into a glass filled with warm water
2. Stir until the salt dissolves
3. Use to gargle for 1 minute
4. Do this 2-3 times
5. Repeat this method regularly every day after brushing your teeth.