Say goodbye to stains: whiten your teeth naturally with ginger and salt

The homemade recipe with ginger, salt and lime

To prepare a natural polishing paste, you need:

Ingredients :

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp water  to make a paste
• Optional  :  1 drop of peppermint essential oil  (food grade)

Preparation :

1. Mix the ginger and salt in a small bowl.
2. Add the lime juice and water little by little to form a paste.
3. Apply a thin layer to a soft toothbrush.
4. Brush gently for up to 1 minute.
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Frequency  : 1 time per week maximum to avoid damaging the enamel.

Precautions to keep in mind

• Do not brush forcefully to avoid wearing down the enamel.
• Discontinue immediately if sensitivity or irritation occurs.
• Always use fine salt to limit abrasion.
• Rinse well after using lime to neutralize the acidity.

Other natural tips to supplement

• Baking soda  : use very occasionally to lightly polish the enamel.
• Crunchy foods  : apples, carrots, celery can help mechanically clean teeth.
• Oil mouthwash  : Coconut oil, for example, can help improve oral hygiene.
• Limit coloring drinks  : coffee, red wine, dark sodas.

A healthy smile above all

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