Dental plaque is a soft sticky film that forms on the surface of teeth it consists mainly of bacteria thereby products food particles and saliva when we consume food and drinks especially those high in sugars and carbohydrates bacteria in the mouth metabolize these substances and produce acid this acid can lead to tooth decay if plaque is not removed effectively the harder form of plaque known as tartar occurs when plaque is left on the te for too long and is much harder to remove since tartar can form both above and below the gum line it can lead
to gum disease and other oral health problems as well so in this video you are going to learn six natural ways to get rid of dental plaque and tartar quickly and effectively number one brushing with baking soda baking soda is alkaline in nature so it neutralizes acids in the mouth which reduces the formation of plaque at the first place in addition baking soda is abrasive and helps scrub away plaques during brushing without causing damage to the enamel for this mix a small amount of baking soda with water to form a paste and it can be
used to brush your teeth once or twice a week number two oil pulling with coconut oil coconut oil is rich in LIC acid which has antibacterial properties oil pulling helps reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth which decreases plaque formation to use this method swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for about 15 to 20 minutes then spit it out rinse your mouth with water and brush your teeth this can be done daily number three chewing on sesame seeds sesame seeds act as a natural exfoliant helping to scrub away plaque from the
teeth they also promote saliva production which naturally helps in cleaning the mouth to use this method take a handful of sesame seeds and chew them without swallowing use a dry toothbrush to brush the seeds around your teeth to help remove plaque number four hydrogen peroxide mouthwash hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic and has strong antibacterial properties it can help reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth that cause plaque formation hydrogen peroxide also helps to whiten teeth by breaking down stains on the enamel to use this method mix equal parts of 3% hydrogen peroxide and
water to make a mouthwash swish it around your mouth for about 1 minute then spit it out and rinse with water this can be done a few times a week but should not be overused as it can cause irritation of the gums and oral tissues number five apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegar has natural antibacterial properties and can help kill harmful bacteria that contribute to plaque formation its acidic nature also helps to break down plaque and tartter buildup on the teeth dilute apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a mouth rinse swish the
solution around your mouth for about 30 seconds then rinse thoroughly with water to avoid enamel erosion this can be done once or twice a week number six orange peels orange peels contain a compound called delimine which has natural antibacterial properties this compound helps to reduce bacterial growth on the teeth and gums which can contribute to plaque formation Additionally the natural oils in the peel act as a mild abrasive to help scrub away plaque to use this method rub the inner white part of an orange peel directly on the teeth and gums before brushing let it
sit for a few minutes then brush your teeth as usual this can be done several times a week while these natural methods can be helpful in reducing plaque and tarar they should be used alongside regular Dental Care practices such as brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste flossing and routine Dental checkups for optimal oral health hope someone found this video helpful thanks for watching
