Who doesn’t love a perfect smile because that is the most attractive part of a person? Your smile gives others an impression of yourself and the only thing that gives you a great smile is your teeth. But often we take our teeth for granted and harm them incessantly through bad habits, excessive sugar from sweets and carbonated drinks and poor oral hygiene. All of these lead to cavities and dental plaque that discolor your teeth. However don’t be alarmed as dental plaque, cavities and tooth decay can be reversed with these 15 effective natural remedies which can get rid of your dental problems.
1 Baking Soda
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Baking soda is used as a universal remedy for many things but it can also be put in your mouth and used to remove dental plaque. Just make a mixture of 1 tablespoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Use this as a paste to brush your teeth as you normally do.
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2Aloe Vera and Glycerine
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A few decades ago perhaps in the time of your grandmother, a baby’s teeth would be cleaned and massaged with glycerine. You can make a powerful natural toothpaste using the following ingredients.
• ½ cup baking soda
• 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerine
• 1 tsp aloe Vera gel
• 1 teaspoon lemon essential oil
Now mix this thoroughly and brush your teeth with the mixture. You will notice the difference immediately after brushing.
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3Orange peel
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Rub orange peel on your teeth. This will prevent stains; whiten your teeth and even eliminate bacteria. Rub it for about 2-3 minutes and then rinse with water. Do this once daily.
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4Sesame Seeds
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Did you know that chewing on sesame seeds can remove dental plaque? Take a handful of sesame seeds; chew on them for at least 3-5, then spit them out and use a brush on your teeth to remove remaining seeds. You can also use it as a scrub to remove plaque stains from your teeth.
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5Vitamin Tooth Mask
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To make a vitamin tooth mask for your teeth, mash strawberries, oranges and tomatoes together to make a paste mask. Now apply it to your teeth and keep it on for 6 minutes. Now rinse with water. This kills bacteria and even gives you fresher breath.
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