Instead of using salt, here's a trick to whiten yellow and crusty teeth using 1 type of fruit

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There are various things that can trigger yellow teeth, such as the habit of drinking coffee or tea.

Brilio.net - An attractive appearance is not only seen from clothes that look neat or a glowing face. But did you know? A smile with bright teeth also supports your everyday appearance, you know. This makes you more confident appearing in public, especially when communicating with the person you are talking to. But unfortunately, this smile that radiates bright teeth can be ruined because of the problem of yellow stains.

As the name suggests, yellow teeth are a condition when the natural color of the teeth changes to become yellower. There are various things that can trigger yellow teeth, such as the habit of drinking coffee or tea, being lazy about brushing your teeth, smoking, and the buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth. Sometimes yellow teeth are not treated immediately, over time it will become a crust that is difficult to remove.

In general, yellow teeth are very easy to observe. Color changes can occur in just one tooth, several teeth at once, or the entire upper and lower row of teeth. Teeth may be yellowish white, dark yellow, or blackish brown. This condition can make you reluctant to smile broadly and even chat with people around you.

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. The basic way to care for your teeth is to brush your teeth twice a day, after eating and before going to bed.

If your teeth are already yellow, you can use natural ingredients to overcome them. Don't use salt, because it turns out there are other ingredients that can also help whiten teeth. Like the upload shared by the TikTok account @prettywithlee on April 3 2020.

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In the video he gives a trick to whiten yellow and crusty teeth using 1 type of fruit. The fruit in question is strawberries. Apart from strawberries, he also uses another ingredient, namely baking soda.

"DIY TEETH BRIGHTENING ," he wrote as a description of the uploaded video, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @prettywithlee, Wednesday (26/7).

Strawberries are a fresh fruit that is a favorite of many people. Apart from that, it turns out that strawberries can whiten yellow teeth naturally. Quoted from the Daily Mail, strawberries contain citric acid, a type of acid that can "soften" hard and dense tooth surfaces. So it can help erode the yellowish crust on the teeth.

This red fruit also contains malic acid which can gently whiten without damaging teeth. The malic acid content in strawberries is more than citric acid, so the risk of teeth becoming brittle due to citric acid is smaller. The more ripe the strawberries, the higher the malic acid content. So if you want naturally whiter teeth, it is recommended to choose ripe strawberries.

Likewise, baking soda is also known to have benefits for whitening yellow teeth. Baking soda has natural whitening properties so it is often added to toothpaste products. Research in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry found that toothpaste containing baking soda was more effective at removing yellow stains.

This cake material has mild abrasive properties so it can remove stains on the surface of teeth. Baking soda also creates an alkaline environment in the mouth that prevents the growth of bacteria.

photo: TikTok/@prettywithlee

With just these two ingredients, you can whiten stubborn yellow and crusty teeth. If used regularly, you will have brighter and stain-free teeth. Even the breath doesn't smell bad. Here's how to make it.

Material:

- 1 strawberry
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

photo: TikTok/@prettywithlee

How to make:

1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and separate them from the leaves
2. Mash the strawberries using a fork
3. Add baking soda then stir both until evenly mixed and like a paste
4. Take a toothbrush and use your homemade concoction to brush your teeth thoroughly
5. Rub the deepest parts gently for several minutes
6. Rinse with water until clean then continue using your favorite toothpaste
7. Rinse again using water until clean
8. Use this concoction regularly every 2 days for maximum results.

As explained above, this cake ingredient has abrasive properties which are able to remove plaque and stains. Not only does it remove plaque, this natural ingredient is actually able to reduce the appearance of yellow stains on teeth due to stains caused by food, drink and smoking. Its ability to penetrate the surface of the teeth, helps clean stains hidden under the layers of teeth.

Apart from removing yellow stains on your teeth, it turns out baking soda can make your teeth healthier. This is because baking soda has alkaline properties which can neutralize acid in the mouth. This ability helps prevent damage and plaque formation on teeth.

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