Unique Ways to Deal With Dental Plaque at Home

Over time and with normal wear and tear plaque builds up on our teeth. Now, a lot of things can impact how quickly this plaque builds up and you can slow the process by not smoking, brushing your teeth regularly and flossing, but regardless, plaque will eventually build up anyway. Your dentist has special tools to help remove plaque from your teeth and it’s important to see them on a regular basis. But, when you’re at home, there are some natural remedies to help deal with plaque as well (but they shouldn’t replace the dentist!)

Baking soda.

Baking soda is a common ingredient in many cleaning products and even in many toothpastes. It is slightly abrasive which helps to remove plaque from teeth. To use it at home, simply dip your wet toothbrush into some baking soda and then use it as you would toothpaste. It may not taste the best, but it’s effective and can have a cool foaming effect too!

Aloe vera.

 
We’ve all heard of aloe as a treatment for sunburn, but did you know it can help your teeth too? Aloe is best used as a toothpaste mixture when combined with water, baking soda, vegetable glycerine and lemon (or another flavor) essential oil. Used regularly it will help your teeth look white and healthy!

Orange peel.

Orange peels are a great toothbrush on the go! They are gentle enough to be rubbed on your teeth, but the acid in the orange peel can help whiten your teeth and will help your breath too. Not sure where to get an orange peel post-dinner? Order an old-fashioned and ask them to include an orange peel on the rim. When it’s delivered, sip the drink and then use the orange peel to clean your teeth! Just use some water to rinse your teeth after so the citric acid doesn’t sit on your teeth too long.

Vinegar.

Now, admittedly, the prospect of putting straight vinegar in your mouth may not sound particularly exciting. But, mixed with some salt and water and swished for a few days in a row can help clean your teeth in a 100% natural way!

Now, none of these should be taken as a replacement for traditional brushing or for visits to the dentist. Both of those are still super important! But when you’re at home and looking for a natural way to keep your teeth clean, these are some great ideas!