Brilio.net - The presence of tartar makes a person reluctant to open their mouth wide. The reason is, this problem is sometimes accompanied by teeth that appear yellow and breath that smells bad. Tartar is usually caused by plaque produced from foods and drinks that contain carbohydrates.
Bacteria that continue to accumulate from food and drink waste will multiply in the mouth until they produce acid. If left for longer, the acid produced will damage tooth enamel tissue, leading to infection and tooth decay.
Tartar is hardened plaque on the teeth which is usually located between the teeth, so it is difficult to remove. It's not surprising that this condition can disrupt your appearance and reduce your self-confidence.
To overcome this, most people will undergo scaling at the dentist. But unfortunately, caring for these teeth requires quite a lot of money. The solution is that you can use kitchen ingredients that are more economical but no less effective than teeth scaling.
Like the upload from a TikTok user with the account name @agus_andreas_sinaga, who uses baking ingredients to remove stubborn tartar.
photo: TikTok/@agus_andreas_sinaga
The ingredient in question is baking soda. He also added another ingredient, namely salt. Here's how to make and use it, as reported by brilio.net from the TikTok account @agus_andreas_sinaga, Thursday (27/6).
Material:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Enough water
photo: TikTok/@agus_andreas_sinaga
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the two ingredients until evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Use it to brush your teeth as usual
4. Do this for 2-3 minutes to cover all parts of the teeth and between the teeth
5. Rinse your mouth using clean water
6. Repeat this method regularly once a week to remove stubborn tartar.
photo: TikTok/@agus_andreas_sinaga
Contains baking soda to remove tartar.
Baking soda contains active ingredients that can whiten teeth and remove yellowish stains on the surface of teeth. Apart from whitening teeth, baking soda is also effective in preventing the growth of bacteria in the mouth. This is thanks to its ability to create an alkaline environment in the mouth.
Not only that, this baking agent also has mild abrasive properties so it can remove stains such as plaque on the surface of teeth. Baking soda is also effective in removing stubborn tartar thanks to its natural cleaning properties.
Benefits of salt for removing tartar.
Table salt is known as an ingredient that can remove tartar. Salt is a natural antiseptic that can eradicate bacteria. This kitchen ingredient works by increasing the pH balance in the mouth to prevent bacterial growth. Apart from that, salt can also help release food particles and dirt between the teeth which can cause plaque and tartar.