7 Remedies With All-Natural Ingredients To Fight Plaque And Tooth Decay

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Oral hygiene must always be a priority in our lives: Unfortunately, we aren’t all as thorough as we should be in this respect. And that’s exactly how plaque and tartar form on the teeth: Basically, food debris which calcifies onto the teeth, encouraging the growth of bacteria and tooth rot.

To do away with plaque and tartar you can use the following tips. Although, of course, we always recommend talking to your dentist first.

Baking soda

Baking soda is an excellent disinfectant. Simply rinse the mouth with a little baking soda a maximum of twice per week. If done too frequently, this can affect the enamel covering the teeth.


Black tea

Black tea has significant antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It’s also rich in fluoride, helping your teeth keep their shine. Simply rinse your mouth with black tea once per day before brushing your teeth.

Coconut oil

You can rinse your mouth with coconut oil, an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial substance. Just rinse for 20 seconds, without swallowing or gurgling, then brush your teeth normally. Do this every morning and you’ll feel a big difference.

Ground cloves

This is generally used for toothache, but it also helps to fight plaque. Make a rinse using one ground clove and a little coconut oil, then rinse your teeth using this mixture. You can also chew on a whole clove for a few minutes, which will help you if you suffer from bad breath.


Guava

More specifically, guava leaves. In addition to being anti-inflammatory and an analgesic, it kills bacteria responsible for plaque. Just chew, and only chew, on a couple of guava leaves, then rinse your mouth and you’re done.

Apple

Apples are a delicious source of antioxidants which will help to keep your teeth healthy. Just eat an apple one hour after eating and the apple will help to clean your teeth. Of course, this should never be a substitute for tooth paste or brushing.

Vinegar

Vinegar has the unique quality of basically dissolving the substances which cause plaque. Just mix a teaspoon of vinegar with salt in lukewarm water and rinse the mouth with the mixture.

So now you know, all of these ingredients are cheap and easy to find at home. You just have to choose the method you like most and start trying it our tomorrow for yourself.