Brilio.net - Eliminating bad breath and plaque doesn't always have to be complicated or expensive. There are practical ways that can be done with simple ingredients from the kitchen. This method not only helps maintain oral hygiene, but also makes your smile more confident.
Solving two problems at once does require the right approach. However, the natural approach is often the favorite choice because it is safe and easy to do. Moreover, the materials used are often found in everyday life.
Many people usually use salt to get rid of bad breath and remove plaque on their teeth. However, it turns out there are other ingredients that are no less effective.
As seen in the TikTok video @beautyhacks uploaded on May 9, 2019, the account owner shared a simple trick to overcome bad breath and dental plaque. Interestingly, this trick only uses one simple kitchen ingredient, namely baking soda.
"The cheapest way to fresh breath," he wrote as a caption for the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net reported from the TikTok account @beautyhacks, Thursday (9/1).
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Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate, is not only useful for making cakes rise, but can also be used as a natural mouthwash to get rid of bad breath. Research from *The Journal of The American Dental Association* even shows that baking soda is effective in eliminating bacteria that cause bad odors.
If you regularly rinse with baking soda solution, plaque and food residue on your teeth can be cleaned more easily. Not only that, baking soda also helps protect teeth from calcium loss. Plus, its antimicrobial properties make teeth safer from damage caused by bacteria.
photo: TikTok/@beautyhacks
With just 1 of these cake ingredients, you can make a mouthwash that can help overcome bad breath. In fact, if used regularly, stubborn plaque and tartar will also dissolve. Here's how to make it.
Material:
1. 1 cup water
2. 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
photo: TikTok/@beautyhacks
How to make:
1. Pour baking soda into 1 cup of water
2. Stir the baking soda until dissolved.
3. Use the baking soda solution to gargle.
4. You can repeat it 3-4 times.
5. Continue by brushing your teeth as usual using toothpaste.
6. Use this baking soda solution regularly every day to get fresh breath all day long.
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