Top 2 Remedies To Remove Dental Plaque | Remove Dental Plaque and keep Oral Hygiene Healthy At Home

By rjoachim | April 25, 2023

Your goal is to get rid of plaque. That’s a clear film that clings to your teeth. It’s mostly made up of bacteria that release acid when you eat or drink. These bacteria really like sugar. Over time, that acid can break down the hard coating, or enamel, on your teeth. That can lead to cavities. It may also creep into your gum line. You might get gingivitis. That’s an infection in your gums.

Plaque buildup can turn into tartar. That’s the hard stuff the dentist scrapes off at your cleaning. They’ll use a special tool and a technique called scaling. That’s not something you should try at home. To keep your teeth and gums in good shape, you can:

Brush at least two times a day. You can use an electric toothbrush or a regular one with soft bristles. Gently brush for 2 minutes.Get a new one every 3-4 months. Switch it out sooner if the bristles start to wear out.

Clean between your teeth once a day. Your dentist may tell you to use an “interdental cleaner.” That includes:

  • String floss
  • Floss picks
  • Water flossers

Don’t use your fingernail, a safety pin, or any other household item.

Add a mouthwash. You’ll want a therapeutic, or antiseptic, rinse. It helps control plaque, gingivitis, bad breath, germs, and tooth decay. Kids younger than 6 shouldn’t use mouthwash. They may swallow it. 

Look for one with ingredients like:

  • Cetylpyridinium chloride
  • Essential oils (eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate, thymol)
  • Fluoride
  • Peroxide

A regular toothbrush works just fine when you use it the right way. But a powered version can make it easier to do a good job of cleaning your teeth. You may want one if:

  • You can’t hold things very well. That includes if you’re older, have arthritis, or any issue that makes it harder to hold things.
  • You want to be sure you brush long enough. Your electric toothbrush will likely have a timer. It’ll let you know when you’ve brushed for 2 minutes. Some buzz every 30 seconds.There’s no scientific evidence that scraping is a good way to remove germs like the kind that cause bad breath. But there’s nothing wrong with cleaning your tongue. You can buy a special scraper or just use your toothbrush.
  • Some natural or herbal products, including common foods and drinks, can help clean teeth.
  • Look for these in your pharmacy or grocery store:
  • Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
  • Peroxide (must be carefully diluted)
  • Green tea
  • Eucalyptol, menthol, and tea tree oil
  • Xylitol gum or lozenges
  • Vitamin D
    • https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/teeth-gum-care-when-you-cant-see-your-dentist
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