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Brilio.net - Apart from an attractive appearance, having white teeth can also improve your appearance to make it look more perfect. But unfortunately, not everyone has white teeth. Many people feel that their teeth have changed color to become more yellow . This is because food residue that is not cleaned properly will make your teeth look dirty.
Apart from looking dirty, teeth that look yellowish are very vulnerable to other problems, one of which is 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 teeth. This dental plaque will become a place for bacteria to grow and cause bad breath. Even if it continues to accumulate, this dental plaque will turn into tartar which will damage the aesthetics and health of teeth.
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 efforts to brush your teeth with natural ingredients that are easy to find.
One way is to mix toothpaste with turmeric powder and lemon juice as shown by @madinashrienzada on Instagram as reported by briliobeauty.net on Wednesday (7/2).
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Even though it is often used as a spice in cooking, turmeric actually has great benefits for 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. Quoted from Healthline, turmeric can indeed be an alternative for whitening teeth naturally and does not have the side effects that commercial teeth whiteners usually have.
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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. Not only that, 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 the ingredients are quite patent, don't use it directly on your teeth too often. So, you can use the two ingredients above in the following way:
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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