When it comes to maintaining oral health, there are hundreds of products available in the market, but you need to put an extra effort to get the perfect bright smile with healthy gums. Like for every health issues, there are home remedies available for achieving good oral hygiene as well. Here are some of the most effective natural remedies for maintaining oral hygiene at home:
1) A mouthwash of Neem & Lemongrass Oil
Known as the ''miracle' herb Neem (Azadirachta indica) can be the best ingredient for mouthwash, teeth cleaning and more. It contains rich antibacterial properties that kill the bacteria in your mouth.
Apart from this, Lemongrass is found to be effective in reducing plaque and impurities from your mouth.
o To make this mouthwash, you need to follow these steps:
o Take few leaves of Neem or use neem extract.
o Mix them in a cup of war water.
o Swish it in your mouth for a few seconds and spit it out.
o Repeat it three times a week and you will be able to get a healthy mouth naturally.
Natural Oil Pulling:
Containing all the goodness of lauric acid, and antimicrobial properties, coconut oil has the ability to reduce plaque and tooth decays. Coconut oil pulling helps in teeth whitening, fresh breath and reduces headaches etc. For a coconut oil pulling you need to -
o Get 2 teaspoons of virgin coconut oil into your mouth, and swish the oil in your mouth for a few minutes.
o Make sure you don't let it touch the back of your throat.
o Spit it out and rinse your mouth with salt water.
o Brush your teeth.
3) Apply Turmeric or Clove paste
Cloves can prevent plaque and toothache due to their antioxidants and antiviral properties whereas Turmeric is an antifungal ingredient that helps you give stronger gums and healing power. You may use both of them together or one paste at a time.
To apply Cloves you need to
o Crush about 2 teaspoons of cloves, and make a paste of it.
o Use a cotton ball to gently run this paste on your gums, and teeth.
o Let it settle on your teeth.
o Swish lukewarm water around your mouth, and then spit out everything in your mouth.
(You can do same with the turmeric paste)
Charcoal for Teeth Whitening
Activated charcoal is known for its amazing benefits for teeth and gums. You can use a natural teeth whitening powder containing activated charcoal for getting a perfect white smile with fresh breath.
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