Brilio.net - White teeth and a mouth free of bad odor can increase self-confidence. White teeth are the dream of many people because they are a reflection of the cleanliness and health of their teeth and mouth. But unfortunately, many factors actually make teeth appear yellow and rusty.
As the name suggests, yellow teeth are a condition when the natural color of the teeth changes to become yellower. This condition is caused by various factors, such as the habit of drinking coffee or tea, being lazy about brushing your teeth, smoking, the effects of aging, and the buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth.
Tartar is caused by plaque produced by foods and drinks that contain carbohydrates. Bacteria that continue to accumulate from food and drink waste will live in the mouth and continue to multiply until they produce acid. If left for longer, the acid produced by the buildup of bacteria will damage tooth enamel tissue, leading to tooth decay .
Tartar is hardened plaque on teeth. It can even form under the gums and can cause irritation to the gums. This condition will also cause teeth that feel painful and bleed easily. Tartar on the teeth will allow plaque to grow more widely and cause the surface to become stickier, thus triggering more serious diseases such as gingivitis.
Not only does it threaten your health, tartar on your teeth will also make you less confident. The reason is, it can make your breath smell bad and your teeth become more brittle. If you experience this, you don't need to worry, you just need to be diligent in brushing your teeth and taking proper care to deal with yellow and tartar teeth.
One treatment that can be done is to use natural ingredients to help overcome yellow teeth and remove tartar. As shared by a TikTok user with the account name @alicebeautystudio4 on June 10 2023, which contains information about how to treat yellow, rusty teeth so that they turn white again using salt with the addition of 2 kitchen ingredients. The kitchen ingredients in question are lemon and coconut oil.
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"How to whiten your teeth in just 3 days," wrote the account owner in the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @alicebeautystudio4, Friday (29/3).
The benefits of salt for whitening yellow teeth and treating tartar.
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 so that they are free from various problems. Salt is also a natural antiseptic that can eradicate bacteria. Salt works by increasing the pH balance in the mouth so that it remains alkaline. This is an effort to prevent the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Salt can even help release food particles and dirt between the teeth which can cause plaque and yellow teeth and the appearance of stubborn tartar.
Lemon contains to remove yellow stains and tartar from teeth.
Lemon is a citrus product that has a very high acid content so it can erode the bacteria that cause yellow teeth. The pH content of citrus fruit is also able to maintain oral and dental health, you know. Apart from that, the antibacterial content in it will function to kill stains and clean tartar naturally. Even the acid content in it is also effective in eroding plaque stains on the surface of the teeth.
It turns out that coconut oil can help keep teeth white and tartar-free.
Coconut oil is claimed to be able to maintain healthy teeth and mouth. This use is known as oil pulling. Although it cannot be used as the only treatment for dental problems, the lauric acid content of up to 50 percent in coconut oil has been proven to prevent various dental problems.
This acid is effective at killing bacteria compared to other types of acid. Coconut oil may not be used to whiten teeth directly. However, coconut oil has benefits as a bacteria killer and prevention of cavities. In fact, this natural ingredient is also effective in preventing the formation of tartar on teeth.
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With just these three kitchen ingredients, you can make teeth whitening paste and remove stubborn tartar. Come on, see how to make and use it below.
Material:
- 1 tablespoon of toothpaste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 lemon juice
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the four ingredients until they are evenly mixed and like a paste
3. Use your homemade whitening paste to brush your teeth
4. Brush the entire surface of the teeth down to between the teeth
5. Do this for 1-2 minutes
6. Rinse using water until clean
7. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.
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