Dental tartar can progress to more serious disorders such as gingivitis, periodontitis (inflammation of the tissues that support the tooth), loosening of the roots of the teeth, persistent bad breath, and sometimes even tooth loss. Therefore, it is essential to prevent and treat it.
Remove tartar naturally
There is an answer in nature to this problem that allows you to eliminate tartar and recover white, healthy teeth . This is a treatment to be performed once a week, without forgetting to maintain impeccable daily oral hygiene.
Here is the home treatment to remove tartar from your teeth:
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- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and ½ tablespoon of salt in a bowl.
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- Dip your toothbrush or a moistened cotton swab in it and brush your teeth for 3 minutes with this antibacterial mixture active on calcified tartar.
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- Rinse your mouth, then mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with a little warm water and gargle for a minute. Dental tartar will soften thanks to the action of baking soda, salt and lemon.
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- With a toothpick, remove the tartar, being careful not to hurt your gums without scraping too hard.
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- At the end, gargle with a homemade disinfecting mouthwash made from cloves. Infuse 5 cloves in 25 cl of warm water for 10 minutes. Filter and use the infusion as a mouthwash. Clove is known for its anesthetic, antiseptic and antibacterial action.
Use this anti-tartar home remedy only once a week, so as not to damage your tooth enamel.
Prevention of plaque and tartar.
Regular brushing and good dental hygiene are essential to prevent the formation of tartar on the teeth. Brushing your teeth after each meal removes plaque and prevents the formation of tartar, without forgetting to floss daily. Use a soft, medium-fiber or good quality toothbrush and replace it every 3 to 4 months. Finish your brushing by gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash. Between meals, chewing sugarless gum will help you salivate and prevent plaque buildup .
It is recommended that your dentist perform a scaling once a year.
