Brilio.net - Teeth are organs in the body that can change color. These changes usually take place slowly and are sometimes unnoticed. As we age, the outer enamel of teeth begins to thin, so the second layer becomes more visible. This is what makes teeth appear yellow.
Quoting Healthline, many factors cause teeth to become dull, yellow and lose their white shine. Certain foods with dense pigments such as coffee and tea can stain tooth enamel, which is the outer layer of teeth. Apart from that, plaque buildup can also cause teeth to appear yellow.
The condition of yellow teeth is usually accompanied by other disorders, such as bad breath, caries and gum disease. If not treated properly, this condition can cause severe tooth damage.
Tooth discoloration can usually be treated with regular cleaning and whitening. The basic way to care for your teeth that you can do is to brush your teeth twice a day, after eating and before going to bed.
Indeed, the main way to deal with yellow color on your teeth is to brush them regularly. However, some bad habits such as smoking or drinking coffee will make it difficult to keep your teeth white, so you can try several ways to whiten your teeth naturally. Such as bleaching at the dentist, using whitening paste, or using natural ingredients.
Teeth bleaching is an instant solution to getting whiter teeth. However, not everyone can afford this treatment considering the relatively expensive price. Another solution, you can use natural ingredients to whiten yellow teeth and plaque, as shared by a doctor via his personal YouTube channel Dr.Emasuperr on May 27 2020.
In the 6 minute 19 second video, the doctor shares how to whiten yellow teeth and plaque using only 1 type of oil. The oil in question is coconut oil.
"How to remove tartar and whiten teeth in less than 10k! Easy and Cheap! (How to remove tartar and whiten teeth for less than 10k! Easy and Cheap!)," he said in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net has quoted from dr.Emasuperr YouTube channel, Sunday (3/3).
The contents and benefits of coconut oil for treating yellow and plaque-ridden teeth.
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As reported by Healthline, the benefits of coconut oil for maintaining healthy teeth and mouth have been known since ancient times. This is known as oil pulling, which was first done by Indian people. Although it cannot be used as the only treatment for dental problems, the lauric acid content in coconut oil is believed to prevent various dental problems. No exception for whitening yellow teeth and plaque.
The lauric acid content in coconut oil is a type of fatty acid that is most effective at killing bacteria compared to other types of acid. For your information, bacteria is one of the causes of plaque and yellow teeth. Coconut oil may not be used to whiten teeth directly. However, coconut oil has benefits as a bacteria killer and cavity prevention.
This means that this fluid can also prevent tooth discoloration that accompanies this condition. The monolaurin content in coconut oil has also been proven to be able to suppress the growth of oral bacteria so that unpleasant breath odor can be immediately overcome.
"Coconut oil has antiseptic ingredients and prevents swelling. It can be used to clean tartar and bacteria on teeth, and helps to remove plaque on teeth," said the doctor.
"Coconut oil can also remove stains and stains or yellow teeth if used every day," he continued.
Just with coconut oil, you can whiten yellow and plaque-ridden teeth. With regular use, you will get naturally white teeth and free from bad breath. Here's how to use it.
Material:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
photo: YouTube/dr.Emasuperr
How to use:
1. Take coconut oil and use it to gargle.
2. Do it for 10-15 minutes.
3. Rinse using water until clean.
4. Continue brushing your teeth as usual, working your way between the teeth.
5. Do this regularly every day before brushing your teeth to get naturally white and plaque-free teeth.