Brilio.net - Having teeth that look white can increase a person's 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, there are many factors that actually cause teeth to turn yellow and sometimes become rusty.
Yellow teeth are a condition where the natural color of the teeth changes to become yellower than the original color. Not without reason, this problem is caused by several factors such as the habit of drinking coffee or tea, consuming dark colored foods, being lazy about brushing your teeth, smoking, the effects of aging, and the buildup of plaque until it turns into tartar.
Tartar is caused by plaque produced by foods with a high carbohydrate content. Bacteria that continue to accumulate from food and drink waste will live in the mouth and continue to multiply until it produces an acidic mouth atmosphere. If left for longer, the acid produced by the buildup of bacteria will damage tooth enamel tissue, leading to tooth decay.
Simply put, tartar is hardened plaque. 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 and toothache.
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 and bleed easily. If you experience this, there's no need to worry, you just need to be diligent in brushing your teeth and taking proper care to deal with rusty yellow teeth.
One treatment that can be done is to use natural ingredients to help overcome yellow teeth and remove tartar. So, you can copy the trick shared by a TikTok user with the account name @ayur_officialpage. He only uses 3 kitchen ingredients, namely baking soda, salt and lemon juice to get rid of yellow teeth.
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"whitening your teeth just in 3 days!! (whitening teeth in just 3 days!!)," wrote the account owner in the description of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @ayur_officialpage, Thursday (2/5).
The benefits of baking soda for whitening teeth and eroding tartar.
Reporting from Healthline, one kitchen ingredient that is useful for whitening teeth is baking soda. Apart from whitening teeth, baking soda is also effective in preventing the growth of bacteria in the mouth that cause plaque and tartar.
This baking agent even has mild abrasive properties so it can remove stains such as plaque on the surface of teeth. Baking soda can also create an alkaline environment in the mouth to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath. Baking soda is also effective in removing stubborn tartar thanks to its cleaning properties.
Salt content to remove tartar and whiten teeth naturally.
Salt contains minerals, calcium, phosphorus and fluorine which are able to maintain healthy teeth and mouth. The reason is, this material is a natural antiseptic that can eradicate bacteria. Salt works by increasing the pH balance in the mouth so that it remains alkaline, to prevent the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Salt can even help release food particles and dirt from between the teeth that cause yellow and tartar teeth.
Lemon is effective for whitening yellow teeth.
Lemon is a fruit that has a very high acid content so it can erode the bacteria that cause yellow teeth. Apart from that, the antibacterial content in it also functions to remove stains and clean tartar naturally. The vitamin C in it can help whiten teeth.
You can process these three kitchen ingredients into a teeth whitening paste that is effective for treating yellow, tartar teeth. You will even get a fresher mouth. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
photo: TikTok/@ayur_officialpage
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
How to create and use:
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1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir the three ingredients until they are evenly mixed and the texture is like paste
3. Use the paste to brush your teeth for 1 minute
4. Do it all the way between the teeth
5. Rinse with water then continue using toothpaste
6. Repeat this method regularly every 2 days to get optimal results.