Tartar and Plaque
Tartar and Plaque is caused primarily of bacteria that are always present in the mouth. The mucus and other particles from the food form a sticky plaque on teeth. Tartar is a hardened plaque that toothbrush can’t remove. Complete daily oral care of the teeth can prevent, slow or even stop plaque build-up that causes tartar.
Causes of Tartar and plaques can be attributed from various sources such as:
Drugs
Antidepressants and some heart medicines that lessens the flow of saliva
Diabetics
Has higher risk for developing infections including periodontal disease
Diseases
Cancer and AIDS including their treatments can affect the health of gums
Smoking
Can cause not just tartar and plaque but other serious medical problems
Home Remedies/ Natural Treatment for Tartar and Plaque
Apple
Eating raw apple an hour after a meal helps cleans the teeth
Cheese
Cheese is the best thing to eradicate bacteria in the mouth for a short period of time. it also stimulates the salivary glands to clean the mouth
Strawberry
Drinking strawberry juice is one of the best natural home remedy for tartar and plaque control.
Black tea
It has fluoride that suppresses bacterial growth that cause decay and dental plaque. Put a tea bag of black tea into a cup of hot water, stand for six minutes and drink. Tea can also be used as a rinse after brushing to prevent plaque buildup after eating sweets.
Coriander
Has antibacterial properties, Brew a coriander tea and use as a mouth rinse after meals.
Spicy Salsa
Foods that can induce the mouth to secrete saliva can actually fight the build-up of Tartar and plaque as well as dental decay.
Salt
Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup warm water and rinse the mouth. Salt can address various mouth problems as well as teeth whitening if mixed with 2 parts of baking soda.
Spoon
Brushing and/or scraping the tongue constitute to must do oral hygiene regiment. This can help to get rid of bacteria and food particles in the mouth, it can also stimulates the salivary glands .
Other Suggestions in addressing Tartar and Plaque
Brush teeth every after meals or at least twice a day
Consider seeking Professional Dental attention if the tartar and plaque build-up is noticeable and can’t easily removed by ordinary brushing.
Use Toothpaste with scope in brushing teeth.
Use dental floss every after each meals
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