TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - People spend huge costs visiting a special clinic and use many products to whiten teeth. Fortunately, we do not have to do so. We can simply use a yellow spice called turmeric that is originated and rooted in Asia.
Turmeric riches in vitamin C, magnesium, and selenium to strengthen teeth. It is also renowned as the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial herb Natural treatment using to heal every gum infection. As outlined from Boldsky, there are four ways to use turmeric to whiten your teeth.
1. Turmeric, salt, lemon juice
Lemon helps to reduce stain on teeth, while salt is useful to treat discoloration. Mix one teaspoon of turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice in a bowl until it becomes a smooth paste. Take some of the paste and apply it to your teeth. Wait for several minutes before washing it off with water. Try using this natural treatment three times a week for a better result.
2. Turmeric, coconut oil, and baking soda
Baking soda and coconut oil have the same benefit as the lemon. Brush your teeth as usual for 2 to 3 minutes then use the mixed turmeric, coconut oil, and baking soda, cleanse it with normal water. You can redo this treatment up to three times. Do the brush once or twice a week and see the changes.
3. Turmeric, Mustard Oil, and Salt
Using the mixed mustard oil, salt, and turmeric regularly will help your teeth whiter and brighter. Put one teaspoon mustard oil, a pinch of salt and half teaspoon turmeric powder in a bowl and combine it well until it becomes a smooth paste. Use the paste as toothpaste for a few minutes. Repeat the treatment at least 2-3 times a week to make it work.
4. Turmeric And Vanilla Essence
As three recipes mentioned above, mix half of teaspoon turmeric powder and a few drops of vanilla essence to get a smooth paste. Brush your teeth using the paste and regular toothpaste alternately. Try repeat this 2-3 times a week to have whiter teeth.
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