Tartar is one of the daily demons. Talking to someone and looking at their teeth is an everyday thing and you never want to be the one showing off that plaque that covers your teeth and makes them look dirty and unhygienic.
Tartar itself is not harmful, but by covering the teeth it favors the incubation of bacteria that can cause cavities or something more dangerous such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
Even though you brush your teeth every day, there is no way to avoid tartar. The first thing that is advised is that you do two or three deep and meticulous brushings every day, the other is that your visits to the dentist are regular and the amount of tartar on the teeth is reduced, because in extreme cases cavities cause the teeth to fall out at a early age and that can even cause gastrointestinal diseases.
However, there are other things that can help prevent and remove tartar.
Floss
The toothbrush will always be your main ally, but with it is the dental floss. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t used it for a long time, it may be a little painful and you may even see some blood when rinsing your mouth, but that means you have successfully rid yourself of many pollutants. Even your mouth will feel much freer.
Baking soda
A technique to remove tartar from home is to mix a tablespoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of salt; Soak a brush in warm water, then dip it in the above mixture, brush, spit, and repeat for five minutes to loosen tartar.
What you should do next is rinse your mouth with two parts of hydrogen peroxide and one part of warm water, then rinse with cold water and finally remove the tartar with a toothpick, but be careful with the gums that may be fragile.
avoid tobacco
Many studies have shown that the relationship between tartar and smoking is high. Those who cannot give up cigarettes even set themselves up for many diseases more serious than tartar.
Coconut oil
A tablespoon of coconut oil can help as you can not imagine. Rinse your mouth with a tablespoon of coconut oil, do it for 20 minutes letting it go through all your teeth, do not gargle or swallow it, then spit it out and brush your teeth as you always do. It is recommended to do it daily until the tartar disappears, if you do it only once it is unlikely to work.
Foods
Chewing guava leaves, eating apples and raw carrots are foods that help prevent and fight tartar. On the contrary, box bread, that industrial bread that is sold in all stores and sticks to the palate, is really harmful to your mouth, since it facilitates the appearance of tartar almost as much as carbonated drinks such as beer or soft drinks.
Remember that the best thing is to brush your teeth daily and go to the dentist, but if you try any of these tips, tell us how they worked and if you have any that work, you can also write to us.
Important: It should be clarified that The Bioguide does not give medical advice or prescribe the use of techniques as a form of treatment for physical or mental problems without the advice of a doctor, either directly or indirectly. In the case of applying any information on this site for this purpose, La Bioguía does not assume responsibility for these acts. The site is intended only to provide information of a general nature to aid in the pursuit of personal growth and development.