How To Clean Teeth
Hydrogen peroxide and sodium bicarbonate
It is preferable to make sure of the percentage of hydrogen peroxide and review the instructions documented on the package, and make sure that it is safe to use on the teeth, or you can consult a pharmacist to make sure of the matter.
Materials used:
- Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
- 3% hydrogen peroxide.
- Soft toothbrush.
How to use:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass cup.
- Mix the two ingredients together until you get a consistent dough.
- Use a soft-bristled brush, preferably new and used only for this recipe.
- Put a little of the mixture on the brush and brush the teeth gently in circular motions.
- Rinse your teeth and mouth well, taking care not to swallow the mixture.
- Teeth are cleaned daily with a dental brush using fluoride toothpaste.
- This recipe is used for whitening twice a week, but it is not used every day because the ingredients of the mixture may cause damage to both the teeth and gums.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural disinfectant and cleaning ingredient for hundreds of centuries. The active ingredient in it is acetic acid, which cleanses the mouth of bacteria, cleans the mouth and teeth, and helps whiten teeth. Therefore, it is recommended not to use it on a daily basis because it has an effect in eroding the enamel layer covering the teeth and softening it, according to a study conducted on cows’ teeth. The result was that vinegar has a clear effect in whitening teeth, but it may lead to their weakness and softening with frequent use.
How to use:
- It is used as a mouthwash. An appropriate amount is placed in the mouth, gargled and left for several minutes.
- Rinse mouth with plain water after use.
Best way to clean teeth
Regularly brushing your teeth reduces the bacteria that accumulate in the gum cavities, which cause various diseases. Some people prefer to brush their teeth with water alone, but it is preferable to consult a specialist doctor if they avoid using toothpaste and eliminate it from their daily dental care routine. If toothpaste is used, it is preferable to use a toothpaste that contains fluoride to reduce tooth decay and clean it, as recommended by the American Dental Association. Some people prefer to use a toothbrush and water to clean their teeth. A small study conducted in the Department of Periodontics at the Academic Dental Center in Amsterdam and published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2007 showed that the effectiveness of brushing teeth with a brush and water is equal in efficiency and effectiveness to brushing teeth with a brush and toothpaste, and that brushing teeth with water alone cleans them and removes the sticky layer that accumulates on them, called plaque, by 6% more than brushing teeth with toothpaste and a brush. Since it is a study that has not been extensively researched, it cannot be taken as an alternative advice to the advice of the American Dental Association. When cleaning your teeth, it is also preferable to clean your gums and tongue to remove all plaque.