How To Whiten Your Teeth And Remove Plaque And Tartar

Oral hygiene comes up as one of the most important types of personal hygiene. As the saying goes, one’s teeth say a lot about the habits of a person. It’s essential that we keep a nice polish on our white rack on display so that we can always smile the brightest and remain confident.

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Naturally, the color of our teeth is not brilliant white as they show in the commercials. So, when we say whitening, it’s important to stay realistic about it. Our natural teeth color has a very light yellowish off-white color. Nevertheless, it’s very easy for us to differentiate between clean teeth and unclean teeth.

Plaque is a very common problem that many people face, especially the lower teeth because we usually have more saliva there and it’s a hard place for our toothbrush bristles to reach. If you are facing a problem like this, you don’t need to feel bad about yourself. All you need is to make a little effort to fix it.

Tartar occurs when the plaque hardens due to deposition and it’s strongly stuck to our teeth. It doesn’t just look bad, it can also host a lot of harmful bacteria that aren’t good for our oral health. It usually starts from between our teeth where it’s hard for the bristles to reach.

Here is a way you can treat your teeth by yourself by whitening them and removing the tartar or plaque that has developed.

Firstly, make sure that you are brushing your teeth properly. Here are a few guiding steps for better brushing :

• Brush two times a day to ensure that you get best results. It can be after your meal, early in the morning when you wake up, and also before bed as the bacteria can grow through the night inside our mouth.
• Use the right kind of toothpaste. The most recommended type is the one that has fluoride in it. Also, use the right toothbrush. A brush of the right size with soft bristles is recommended.
• Make your way along the curves of your teeth. Try to understand what places you need to bend your brush to an angle to get maximum rubbing. Bending your brush a little towards the gum area works great.
• Keep your toothbrush clean and dry. Some brushes come with a cap for the bristles to keep it clean. However, it works the other way around. Covering your brush bristles can actually increase the chances of bacterial growth.
• Just like anything else, your toothbrush also has an expiry date. It’s recommended to change your brush after 3 months.

Also, don’t underestimate the dental flossing, as it can be as important as brushing. Flossing can help reach the places our toothbrush normally fails to reach.

Effective technique to remove tartar and whiten teeth

Here is a quick treatment for removing plaque and tartar. This will also whiten your teeth.

You will need the following items that you can easily find in your household

Requirements

• Salt
• Baking soda
• Hydrogen peroxide (make sure you get the one that is designed for oral use. Don’t use the commercial hydrogen peroxide as it is highly concentrated. You will need a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
• Mouthwash

Method

• With these materials, first, you have to apply a mixture of baking soda and salt on your teeth with the help of your toothbrush with a soft hand. A little water on the bristles will help you work your way through your dental rack. Keep spitting and work your way again with more of it softly. You can stop after a gentle rub of 5 minutes.
• Now you have to mix the hydrogen peroxide with water in equal proportions to make a cup of it. Gently keep rinsing your mouth with this solution for at least one minute, followed by cold water rinsing to completely remove it from your mouth.
• Now take your dental floss and work your way between your teeth by rubbing it very carefully so you don’t damage your sensitive gums with it. Keep doing that softly and watch the tartar coming off. You can floss any way you are comfortable with which you can concentrate the rubbing on the tartar area. Try to be careful so that you don’t damage your tooth polish.
• Now wash your mouth thoroughly with a mouthwash. This is recommended because the tartar coming off with free a lot of bacteria that was stuck in there.

Conclusion
With this easy DIY and complete guide to treating your teeth by yourself, you can very gently get back the same shine of your teeth as before. Say cheese!