No need for toothpaste, here's a trick to get rid of tartar and bad breath at once using only 2 spices

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The main causes of bad breath are tartar, infection, and cavities

The cleanliness of the body that must be paid attention to is not only the skin. However, other parts of the body, namely the mouth, also require attention so as not to cause a number of problems, such as tartar and strong breath. The appearance of tartar and bad breath certainly makes you uncomfortable.

These two problems do not just happen. The appearance of tartar is caused by several factors, one of which is poor oral hygiene. This yellow-brown tartar or plaque is formed due to food residue and bacteria that accumulate in the gums and teeth.

The appearance of tartar has a number of bad effects, such as inflammation and formation of gum pockets, as well as damage to teeth. Meanwhile, the main causes of bad breath are tartar, infections and cavities.

To get rid of tartar and bad breath, there are several methods you can use. The most common first step is to clean your mouth by brushing your teeth approximately twice a day. The second step is to use mouthwash that contains an antiseptic to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. Third, visit the dentist and you will get appropriate treatment.

Usually, to deal with bad breath and tartar, many people rely on cleaning products, such as toothpaste. However, using toothpaste alone is not effective in treating these two oral problems. So, so that tartar and bad breath are resolved properly, you can compensate by carrying out treatments using spices .

Ingredients that you can use are cloves and turmeric. Cloves are dried flowers that have natural antimicrobial and analgesic properties. The eugenol content in cloves can help reduce pain, eliminate bacteria that cause bad breath, and reduce gum inflammation.

On the other hand, spices such as turmeric have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The active compound in turmeric called curcumin can help reduce gum inflammation and inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause tartar. The additional ingredient, namely baking soda, has abrasive properties which help remove dental plaque and tooth surface stains.

Benefits of baking soda for oral hygiene

Baking soda turns out to be effective for maintaining oral hygiene, because it has gentle abrasive properties that help remove plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth. In addition, baking soda's ability to remove bacteria and neutralize acid in the mouth can help reduce bad breath. Using baking soda as a mouthwash or toothpaste can provide a freshening effect in the mouth and reduce unpleasant odors.

In fact, the alkaline properties in baking soda can help balance the pH in the oral cavity. This is important because an acidic oral environment can cause tooth decay and other oral health problems. By balancing pH, baking soda can help protect teeth from decay.

Baking soda helps reduce yellow stains on teeth

On the other hand, the antimicrobial properties can help reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth. By reducing this bacteria, it can help prevent infection and inflammation of the gums. In addition, baking soda can help reduce stains on teeth caused by coffee, tea, or smoking. Using baking soda as toothpaste can help scrub away stains and restore the natural color of teeth.

Interested in using these three ingredients for your oral care? Come on, take a look at the steps below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the Bottega Zero Waste YouTube channel, Friday (23/2).

Ingredients:

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1. Dried cloves.
2. Turmeric powder.
3. Baking soda.
4. Clean water.

How to make:

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1. Add 1/2 tablespoon baking soda powder.
2. Mix 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
3. Pour one glass of clean water into a different bowl.
4. Put four to five dried cloves in warm water.
5. Leave for approximately one hour.
6. Then, mix with turmeric powder and baking soda.
7. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed.

When the concoction ingredients are ready, store them in a glass bottle for about a week. Meanwhile, how to use this potion is easy.

Just use a concoction of these spices to gargle. So, so that tartar falls off and your bad breath changes to fresh, use this trick regularly, namely three times a week.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.