How to make your teeth bright white like bleaching using 1 type of kitchen spice, plaque will automatically clean without any residue

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The method is simple and easy, you can try it straight away at home, because the ingredients used are easy to find on the market

Brilio.net - Having an original ivory white color, it turns out that teeth can also change color to yellow-brown . There is no reason, this condition is caused by many factors. Such as rarely brushing your teeth, consuming foods with dark colors (tea or coffee) too often, and smoking. These various factors can make teeth turn yellow and even make your breath smell bad.

Apart from looking dirty, teeth that look yellowish are very susceptible to causing other problems in the form of plaque. In short, plaque can be defined as a sticky layer formed by bacteria that live in the mouth and combines with food debris and saliva.

Well, the bacteria contained in this plaque will produce acid which can damage the tooth enamel layer. Over time, if it is not cleaned properly, this acid will continue to damage teeth and trigger the formation of plaque and various other problems, including forming holes in the teeth, you know.

Plaque that is not cleaned immediately and accumulates between the teeth, over time will turn into tartar. Well, tartar can also disrupt oral health and make your breath smell bad.

To overcome this plaque problem, sometimes brushing your teeth is not enough, especially if the dirt on the teeth has been deposited for a long time. Therefore, you can maximize your teeth brushing efforts with several natural ingredients that are easy to find.

One solution is to mix toothpaste with turmeric powder and lemon juice as shown by @madinashrienzada on Instagram as reported by briliobeauty.net on Saturday (17/2).

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Even though it is often used as a spice in cooking, turmeric actually has great benefits for your teeth, you know. Contains a compound called curcumin, this component has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits which can help overcome bacteria that cause dental problems, one of which is dental plaque. Apart from that, the brightening ability of the curcumin in turmeric can help remove yellow stains and reduce inflammation of the gums.

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Lemon itself is a fruit that is known to be rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and antibacterial properties. The vitamin C in lemon helps increase collagen production in the gums, thereby supporting gum health. Plus, the natural antibacterial properties of lemons can work to reduce the growth of bacteria that cause plaque, thereby reducing the potential for cavities. However, because its ingredients are quite potent, don't use it directly on your teeth too often.

Not only are they able to overcome yellow teeth, two natural ingredients such as turmeric and lemon are also effective in treating a dull face and black spots, you know. According to Healthline, the benefits of turmeric are due to the bioactive component curcumin contained in it.

Apart from curcumin, turmeric also contains vitamins and antioxidants which are believed to fade black spots and make the face evenly bright. The reason is that the curcumin in it is effective in exfoliating dead skin cells that cause a dull face and black spots.

These two natural ingredients which are believed to be able to whiten teeth are also effective in making your face youthful and wrinkle-free, you know. The antioxidants in turmeric can treat and reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the face.

Turmeric is also claimed to increase collagen production, you know. Likewise, lemon can also increase collagen production in facial skin. The antioxidant and vitamin C content in it is effective in delaying the skin aging process.

So, you can use the two ingredients above in the following ways:

Tools and materials:

1. Toothpaste that can be used
2. 1/2 slice of lemon
3. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4. Small container

Working steps:

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1. Put a little toothpaste in a small container.
2. Cut 1 lemon in half and squeeze one of the halves into the container.
3. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder afterwards.
4. Mix all the ingredients well.
5. Apply to teeth as usual by rubbing for a few moments (2-3 minutes).
6. If you think it's enough, gargle with water until there is no residue left.

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