A pearly white smile is glamourized everywhere we look.

Some people spend hundreds to thousands of dollars a year just to whiten their teeth. Although no one wants a yellowing smile, oral hygiene is very important for several reasons. The more you take care of your teeth and gums, the less prone you are to gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath.

Brush Those Teeth

The earlier you start taking care of your teeth the better your mouth will be years down the road. Research has even shown that bad oral health links to other serious diseases. Harvard University researchers found strong evidence linking gum diseases to pancreatic cancer. New York University also found a link to gum inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s no secret that taking care of your oral hygiene is extremely important.

Even though a trip to the dentist can be an intimidating and spendy experience, there are other ways to protect that precious smile of yours! That’s right, there are easy at-home solutions to help you eliminate plaque build-up and keep you smiling.

Plaque Be Gone

Plaque is the real culprit. Plaque forms when bacteria in your mouth mixes with the food you eat and it coats your teeth building up tons of other problems. After plaque hardens over time it turns into tartar, which is linked to gum inflammation and gum disease. So let’s avoid all of that pain and get to taking care of our teeth now!

Here are 4 DIY mixtures that can help remove plaque build-up and keep your smile happy!

Recipe #1

What you need:

• Anise
• Mint oil
• Lemon
• Water

Grab a glass of water and inside put a few drops of each ingredient. You’ll mix the solution and rinse your mouth 4-5 times daily.

Recipe #2

What you need:

• 1/2 cup rosemary
• 1 cup fresh mint
• 2 cups of water

Bring a pot of 2 cups of water to a boil, then add rosemary and fresh mint. Leave the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes and drain into another bowl or pot. After the mixture cools, rinse your mouth out thoroughly.

Recipe #3

COCONUT OIL

That’s it. Just melt a few tablespoons and rinse daily!

Dentists and oral health practitioners swear by coconut oil because of its many benefits. Coconut oil fights bacteria, cleans the mouths orifices, prevents cavities, and whitens teeth.

Recipe #4 (Special Toothpaste Great For Plaque Removal)

What you need:

• 7 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• Essential oil of your choosing (tea tree and clove essential oils are recommended)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of Stevia

Mix all ingredients until the paste has a nice consistent texture. You can use this natural toothpaste every day instead of regular toothpaste.

Important Smile

It’s crucial that we take care of our oral hygiene sooner rather than later. These simple recipes will make the dentist a lot less scary and keep your mouth healthy and happy. No, these recipes aren’t a dentist alternative but they definitely help make for a positive dentist appointment.

So let’s get to mixing to keep that mouth smiling… and also don’t forget to FLOSS!

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Source: Power Of Positivity, Medical News Today