It is recommended to visit the dentist at least twice a year to maintain oral hygiene.
Good oral health is essential not only for a bright smile but also for well-being. It is best to refrain from tooth-staining foods such as coffee, tea, red wine and dark berries as they affect the teeth.
While most of us focus on physical and mental health, we often put oral hygiene on the back burner. It is not just about having white teeth but also about having healthy and germ-free gums. There are several products available in the market that promise to give you white and healthy teeth. But some whitening products use chemicals to whiten your teeth and that might not be the best way to do it.
Let's take a look at some of the home remedies:
- Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide:Baking soda is mildly abrasive and can remove surface stains, while hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent that helps whiten your teeth. Mix a small amount of baking soda with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to form a paste. Gently brush your teeth with it for about 2 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. You'll be left with sparkling white teeth!
- Oil Extraction:Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that help eliminate bacteria and plaque. Another technique is to rinse your mouth with coconut oil for 15 minutes a day.
- Strawberries and baking soda:Strawberries contain malic acid, a natural whitening agent, and combined with baking soda, they help remove stains. Mash a ripe strawberry and mix it with a pinch of baking soda. Apply the mixture to your teeth for 5 minutes, then rinse and brush.
- Apple cider vinegar:It acts as a natural stain remover, removing plaque and surface stains. Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a mouthwash for 30 seconds before brushing your teeth.
- Activated carbon:Dip a damp toothbrush into activated charcoal powder and brush for two minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. Activated charcoal binds to toxins and stains on your teeth, helping to remove them.
It is important to maintain proper oral hygiene. It is best to refrain from foods that stain teeth, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and berries. Brush and floss your teeth regularly, and eat crunchy fruits and vegetables, such as apples, carrots, and celery. As recommended by Dr. Neetika Modi, Director of Studio Aesthetique, “reduce consumption of foods and drinks that can stain teeth, such as coffee, red wine, berries, smoking tobacco, and chewing tobacco.” It is also recommended to visit the dentist at least twice a year to maintain oral hygiene.
