Efficiency of application
Note! A paste made from turmeric and coconut oil is one of the most popular and effective ways to lighten tooth enamel on your own.
In order for the effect to be as strong as possible, you need to understand why these products are so useful.
Turmeric belongs to the ginger family and is native to India. Only four types of plants are used for food, despite the fact that there are almost four dozen of them in nature:
- Round turmeric;
- Turmeric;
- Citrus root;
- Turmeric aromatic.
It is from the latter that the seasoning is made, which has conquered almost all the cuisines of the world. And it is this type of plant that is used to whiten tooth enamel .
The yellow color of the product is deceiving. In fact, this spice has a whitening and disinfecting effect.
With its help , they relieve inflammation of the gums, heal wounds and stop bleeding . With regular use, the product removes plaque , which gives the yellowing effect.
It is worth noting! Coconut oil is no less effective in whitening teeth and improving oral health. It contains triglycerides and fats, they are completely absorbed by the body.
Coconut oil helps fight tooth decay, removes plaque, and kills infections. Since ancient times, this product has been used as a natural antiseptic.
A paste made from turmeric and coconut oil will not whiten teeth until they are snow-white if their shade is not that natural.
This
mixture removes plaque and stones from the enamel, cleansing it of everything unnecessary .
As a result, teeth lighten one or two shades, to your natural color.
It is worth remembering that turmeric and oil will not work a miracle, and if you want to radically change the color of your teeth, it is better to immediately consult a dentist.
Bacteria living in the oral cavity
The microflora of the oral cavity is very diverse; scientists were able to identify about 700 different bacteria. Most of them are opportunistic microflora, and under normal conditions do not cause harm to the body. But as soon as favorable conditions are formed, bacteria can provoke various pathologies, including caries.
The main cause of caries is bacteria, representatives of the streptococcus genus: Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius. These are two “bullies” who provoke the well-known changes characteristic of caries.
Streptococcus mutans is an anaerobic bacterium, that is, one that does not like oxygen and develops and multiplies well in an airless space, for example, in tartar and plaque. According to numerous studies, these bacteria are found in the oral cavity of 98% of the population, but not everyone causes caries. This circumstance once again proves that caries is a multifactorial process.
The mechanism of its development is simple: bacteria adhere to the surface of the teeth, form colonies, and when a nutrient medium appears - food, especially sweets, the processing of sugars begins and the release of acid, which literally melts the enamel. In the absence of proper hygienic care and related factors, caries progresses and develops.
Teeth whitening procedure and recipes
Before you start whitening, you need to make sure that the turmeric and coconut oil are natural .
Carefully study the label; the composition should indicate 100% turmeric or coconut oil without any third-party components.
Stay up to date! It is often recommended to use curry seasoning instead of pure spices, because it is included in its composition.
However, for the best whitening effect, you should look for pure turmeric . With the availability of a variety of spices, this will not be difficult.
Coconut oil has a solid consistency when cold, but when heated it turns into a liquid mass . For the mixture to lighten tooth enamel, we need the second option.
You can take both hot and cold pressed oil. The second is much more expensive, however, for teeth whitening this does not play any role.
One more nuance - to prepare the mixture you will need two additional components. This is baking soda and peppermint oil . They are not required, but with them the whitening effect will be stronger.
Before the procedure, make sure that there are no soiled items near you that can get dirty.
Turmeric contains an active coloring pigment, so it can turn a white towel yellow. For the same reason, do not wear light-colored clothing before cleaning. Choose a dark lounge suit that you don't mind getting dirty.
Remember! You should not whiten with a brush that you usually use to brush your teeth. Because of turmeric, during the first procedure it will acquire a yellow tint and an obscene appearance.
For such purposes, a brush from a cheap segment and, of course, with soft bristles is suitable .
The mixture is best prepared in a glass or ceramic container so as not to stain the surfaces.
Recipe No. 1
For this recipe you will need peppermint oil. 1 teaspoon of turmeric is mixed with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and two drops of mint .
The resulting mixture is applied to the brush, and the teeth should be brushed as usual.
After this, thoroughly rinse the mixture from your mouth with water at room temperature.
Recipe No. 2
For your information! The mixture is prepared in the following proportions: 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of turmeric and 1.5 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Use the resulting paste to thoroughly brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with warm water.
Recipe No. 3
Prepare a whitening mixture by combining half a teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of turmeric . The paste should be applied to the enamel for a few minutes.
You don’t have to make this mixture every time, but prepare it for future use and store it in the refrigerator. It may not spoil for up to two months.
How to suck oil?
Everything is extremely simple:
- Take 1 tbsp into your mouth. coconut oil (e.g. Parachute, Dabur, etc.).
- Suck or “drive” it around the mouth for 15-20 minutes.
- When finished, spit out the oil, then brush your teeth.
Notes:
- NEVER swallow the oil after the procedure: it will accumulate harmful bacteria, and you certainly don't want them to continue their journey through your digestive system in search of new habitats.
- The sucking went well if the oil turned into a milky liquid (almost).
- If the butter is hard, you can chew it a little first - this will melt it (at room temperature and below it will harden).
- The best time to suck oil is in the morning, on an empty stomach, before brushing your teeth. If for some reason it is inconvenient for you, you can choose another time.
- Try not just to hold the oil in your mouth, but to “drive” it, forcefully passing it back and forth through your teeth.
- When finished, spit the oil into the toilet or trash can. Don't put it in the sink, because... it is very greasy and can clog it.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth.
- Do not try to drive the oil with great effort - there is no need to create a “tsunami” for the bacteria. Otherwise, you may end up with exhausted facial muscles. If there is a lot of oil, take a smaller amount in your mouth next time.
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Course duration
As with any whitening product, this mixture should be handled with caution. With prolonged use, it thins tooth enamel.
Therefore, you need to adhere to the recommendations for use and not fanatically brush your tooth enamel with the mixture.
start using turmeric and coconut oil three times a week . It can be used separately or instead of traditional toothpaste .
If tooth enamel does not become sensitive, then the frequency of use can be increased up to 4-5 times, but no more!
Important! Teeth should be lightened in this way over a course of one week. Afterwards take a break. To maintain the effect, you can brush your teeth with the mixture once a week.
After lightening your teeth, you do not need to consume products with coloring pigments , otherwise the effect will disappear. Avoid:
- Strong tea;
- Coffee;
- Red wine;
- Beetroot;
- Carrots;
- Soy sauce;
- Tomato sauce;
- Carbonated drinks with dyes;
- Berries and fruits (mulberries, cherries).
The lightening effect will last up to three weeks , but only if you brush your teeth with the mixture once a week to maintain the result.
Caries
Caries is an infectious disease of the teeth that occurs due to a violation of homeostasis in the oral cavity towards the processes of bacterial acid production, manifested in changes in the appearance, integrity and function of teeth.
- There is a shift in remineralization towards demineralization. Enamel, under the influence of acids secreted by microorganisms, loses calcium, which makes it loose, and it ceases to resist.
- The first sign of caries development is the destruction of the pellicle - a thin film visible under a microscope.
- Next, the acid (most often lactic and pyruvic acid) penetrates the surface of the tooth and forms free spaces.
- From dental plaque, microbes enter these spaces and form acid there.
- Then a white carious spot forms on the enamel (usually transparent). At this stage, everything can still be healed.
- The calcium-binding protein loses its matrix, causing large spaces to form (a process currently believed to be irreversible).
- Next, a carious cavity is formed.
- regularity of meals
- eating sweets as a last meal and as a snack
- eating sweets at night
- sticky, sucking, sweet food
- sweet and sour soda
- chewing gum with sugar
What to do? Prevention, oral hygiene is the basis.
- rinse your mouth after eating, get rid of leftover food
- brush your teeth after eating
- chew cloves
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications when using turmeric and coconut oil. Although these components themselves are harmless, they still need to be treated with caution.
Keep in mind! The paste should not be used in the following situations:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding . It is unknown how the mother’s body will behave. At the same time, the components of the bleaching agent can cause allergies in the baby.
- Damage to tooth enamel and increased sensitivity . With such symptoms, you will further weaken the enamel and then treatment at the dentist is inevitable.
You should not use the product if you are personally intolerant to the components.
Reviews
Below are some reviews. If you have something to say, leave your feedback in the comments below the article, it will be useful to our readers.
Anastasia, 34 years old
My first acquaintance with coconut oil happened a couple of years ago, and from then on I fell in love with it. I use it in hair and skin care. But I recently found out that it is used to whiten teeth, and I was surprised. At first I didn’t believe it, but I checked anyway. I was pleased with the result. Now I brush my teeth with coconut oil more often than with regular toothpaste. Sometimes I add turmeric.
Svetlana, 25 years old
I have tried many ways to whiten my teeth. But nothing really helped. As a result, I found out that you can lighten your teeth with turmeric and coconut oil. I checked and was convinced of this. But you need to use it regularly. Now I recommend this recipe to everyone I know.
What to remember
- Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which destroys germs.
- Adding essential oils to homemade toothpaste can eliminate bad breath.
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The existence of essential oils and their beneficial properties were known back in ancient Egypt. They are obtained from plants using extraction, pressing, and distillation.
Oils are used in the food industry, cosmetology, pharmacology, perfumery, and aromatherapy.
