Without baking soda, here's how to clean tartar using bay leaves combined with 2 kitchen ingredients

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Tartar is formed from leftover food and drinks that are not cleaned properly

Brilio.net - Sometimes the problem of tartar still haunts most people. Tartar or plaque is a white or yellow layer that forms on the surface of the teeth. Even though it seems trivial, the appearance of tartar can cause various problems, especially more severe tooth damage.

Tartar forms when food and drink residue is not properly cleaned from the surface of the teeth. Bacteria in the mouth break down these debris, forming plaque that adheres to the teeth and gums.

Apart from food waste, the trigger for the appearance of tartar is a lack of oral hygiene. The habit of rarely cleaning your teeth regularly can increase the risk of tartar formation. Therefore, the first step you need to take to remove tartar is to clean using toothpaste.

You can combine this toothpaste with natural ingredients, as done by beauty vlogger with the YouTube channel @nasyarazeta2022. He uses bay leaves mixed with salt, lime and honey.

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Bay leaves contain compounds that have antibacterial and antifungal properties, so they can help reduce the growth of bacteria that cause dental plaque. Using it as a mouthwash or natural toothpaste can help clean teeth and gums.

Salt has antiseptic properties that kill bacteria in the mouth, including bacteria that cause the formation of dental plaque. The salt content can reduce inflammation around the gums caused by dental plaque. Gargling with a warm salt solution can dissolve and remove dental plaque that has stuck to the teeth and gums.

Lime contains citric acid which helps dissolve dental plaque . Citric acid also helps control the pH in the mouth, and prevents the growth of bacteria that cause plaque formation. The antimicrobial properties of lime fight plaque-causing bacteria and maintain oral health.

Antibacterials are also found in honey. This antibacterial content helps fight bacteria that cause dental plaque. The anti-inflammatory content in honey can reduce inflammation around the gums and speed up the healing process of tissue irritated by dental plaque. So, using honey in a natural toothpaste mixture or as a mouthwash can reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth.

After knowing the benefits of each, are you interested in making one? Below are the steps you can follow, as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @nasyarazeta2022, Wednesday (8/5).

Material:

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- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon of toothpaste.

How to make:

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1. Wash the bay leaves thoroughly.
2. Cut gently.
3. Put it in a blender.
4. Pour in a little water and blend.
5. Add salt and lime zest.
6. Mix with honey and toothpaste.
7. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed.
8. Natural ingredients are ready to use.

How to use:

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1. Take the brush that you usually use
2. Insert the toothbrush into the mixture
3. Use it to brush your teeth
4. Rinse with clean water
5. Use this trick just three times a week.

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