9 Natural Ways to Remove Plaque & Tartar Buildup

9 Natural Ways to Remove Plaque & Tartar Buildup

Ingredients:

1. Baking Soda
2. Aloe Vera Gel
3. Orange Peels
4. White Vinegar
5. Coconut Oil
6. Cloves
7. Green Tea
8. Sesame Seeds
9. Hydrogen Peroxide

Instructions:

1. Baking Soda Paste
   • Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking soda, a few drops of water.
   • Instructions: Mix the baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply the paste to your toothbrush and brush your teeth gently for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water. Use once a week.
2. Aloe Vera Gel and Glycerin
   • Ingredients: 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel, 4 teaspoons glycerin, 5 tablespoons baking soda, a few drops of lemon essential oil, 1 cup water.
   • Instructions: Mix the aloe vera gel, glycerin, baking soda, and lemon essential oil with water to form a paste. Brush your teeth with this mixture once a day until the plaque and tartar are gone.
3. Orange Peels Rub
   • Ingredients: Fresh orange peels.
   • Instructions: Rub fresh orange peels directly onto your teeth and gums for 2-3 minutes before rinsing your mouth. The vitamin C and antimicrobial properties of orange peels help break down plaque.
4. White Vinegar Rinse
   • Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup warm water.
   • Instructions: Mix the white vinegar and salt in warm water. Rinse your mouth with this solution once a day to help soften tartar and reduce plaque buildup.
5. Coconut Oil Pulling
   • Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
   • Instructions: Swish 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. Spit it out and rinse your mouth with warm water. Brush your teeth afterward. Repeat daily for best results.
6. Clove Paste
   • Ingredients: 1 teaspoon clove powder, a few drops of olive oil.
   • Instructions: Mix the clove powder with olive oil to form a paste. Apply the paste to your teeth and leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing with water. The antibacterial properties of cloves help fight plaque and tartar.
7. Green Tea Rinse
   • Ingredients: 1 green tea bag, 1 cup boiling water.
   • Instructions: Steep the green tea bag in boiling water for 5 minutes. Let it cool and use the tea as a mouthwash twice daily. Green tea helps reduce plaque formation and fights bacteria.
8. Sesame Seeds Scrub
   • Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
   • Instructions: Chew the sesame seeds without swallowing, then brush your teeth with a dry toothbrush while the seeds are still in your mouth. This acts as a natural scrub to remove plaque and tartar.
9. Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda Paste
   • Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, 1 tablespoon baking soda.
   • Instructions: Mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda to form a paste. Brush your teeth with this mixture for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Use this paste once a week.

Tips:

• Maintain a regular oral hygiene routine by brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
• Limit sugary and starchy foods that contribute to plaque buildup.
• Drink plenty of water to help wash away food particles and bacteria.
• Regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings are essential to prevent and manage plaque and tartar buildup.