They can help whiten your teeth, freshen your breath, and even treat toothache.
We are used to adding spices to dishes to give them a bright taste and aroma, but the range of spices is much wider than you might think, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
Like familiar cloves, star anise and turmeric can help whiten teeth, freshen breath and even cope with toothache.
Star anise (anise)
The use of star anise is possible not only as a spice, but also to freshen breath. To do this, after eating, simply chew a small piece of spice.
For bad breath, prepare a star anise solution. For this, 2 tsp. star anise, pour 1 cup boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain, rinse your mouth after eating.
Turmeric
Turmeric can restore whiteness to teeth, remove dark plaque and even lighten darkened enamel by 2-3 tones. And most importantly, natural remedies work gently and safely without damaging the surface of the teeth.
Turmeric Tooth Powder
- On a damp toothbrush, apply ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Spread over the surface of the teeth and leave for 30 seconds.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth with toothpaste
You can make your own turmeric fragrant paste and peppermint oil.
To do this, combine ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 drops of peppermint oil and a couple of drops water. Brush your teeth with this mixture for about 3 minutes. Leave the paste on for another 5 minutes for it to take effect, then rinse your mouth with cool water.
Another simple version of the paste is obtained by combining turmeric with olive oil. To do this, take 1 tsp. spice powder and mix well with 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. Brush your teeth with this paste for a couple of minutes.
Remember that you need to use turmeric products for at least a week to get a visible result.
Cloves
Clove will help get rid of toothache and freshen your breath.
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When preparing solution for rinsing it is necessary to crush a few buds and pour into a glass of warm water. You can use immediately ground cloves. Rinse your mouth with the prepared solution and enjoy fresh breath.
Cope with a toothache A mixture of cloves and olive oil will help. Mix a pinch of ground cloves and 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. Soak a cotton swab in the mixture and apply to the aching tooth for 20 minutes. Do not forget that this is a temporary measure, and a visit to the dentist should not be postponed!