White teeth add charm to your smile. The effect of shining teeth also increases your confidence. At the same time, the whitening of teeth also says a lot about your health. Therefore, apart from just an attractive smile, and self-confidence, it is very important to take care of the teeth for health as well. It is not that only taking the advice of the doctor will keep the shine of your teeth, but there are also home remedies that can make your teeth shine like pearls.
If you are tired of using baking soda, lemon, salt, orange peel, banana peel, and whatnot for white teeth, then let us tell you that there are just 5 most effective and natural remedies that you can use to whiten your teeth. Helps in maintaining good hygiene as well as having white teeth.
For this, you have to follow 2 rules. The first rule is that you have to be patient because it is not going to happen overnight. The second rule is that you have to stick to the measures and follow them continuously. So let's know about those measures which help us in recovering the health of our teeth:
Oil Pulling: Swirling oil in the mouth is called oil pulling. This practice helps in removing germs from gums and teeth. It helps in removing mouth ulcers. It also exercises the muscles of the mouth, thereby strengthening and toning them.
How to do it?
Use sesame/mustard or coconut oil. Swirl it in the mouth for 15-20 minutes and spit it out.
Use neem and acacia twigs to brush your teeth. These herbs are anti-microbial. Chewing these releases anti-bacterial agents which help in maintaining oral health.
How to do it?
Choose a branch that is as thick as your little finger. To act like a brush, chew on one corner and spit into the basin at frequent intervals. Brush it all over the gums and teeth. After you're done, spit out the twig fibers stuck on the teeth.
Tongue Scraping: Best for cleaning the oral cavity and removing all the toxins that lead to the growth of bacteria that lead to plaque build-up.
How to do it?
Clean your tongue several times with a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper.
Herbal Mouth Rinse: A decoction of Triphala or Yashtimadhu acts as an excellent mouth rinser. Apart from maintaining oral hygiene, exercise helps in reducing mouth ulcers.
How to do it?
Boil Triphala or Yashtimadhu in water till the water remains half. Let it cool down. Wash off when it is lukewarm.
Brushing twice a day: It is important to brush after every meal, especially after eating sticky foods like chocolates. Since brushing teeth 4-5 times a day is impossible, brushing them twice (first thing in the morning and last thing before sleeping) is the least we can do.
By including all these measures in your daily routine, your teeth will start shining like pearls. After which your smile will look more attractive than before. Also, this shine of teeth will have a good effect on your health.
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