Can Home Remedies Really Work For Healthy Teeth?

All over the world, people spend billions of rupees on their teeth whitening and healthy gums, including at-home oral hygiene products.

By Suhaib Ahsan

There are variety of products available in the market to choose from when it comes to oral care products. However, most of the products consists of different kind of chemicals, which concerns many people.

If you want to have healthy teeth but on the other hand you are also afraid of the chemicals, you might want to consider natural home remedies as they are both natural and safe.

Why Are Home Remedies Used?

Home remedies are a cheap and effective way to treat  minor problems. If you begin your treatment at an early stage, home remedies can usually cure.

For centuries, people have been using natural remedies to fight common ailments such as:

• Back pain
• Hair Loss
• Obesity
• Gum problems.

Especially in Pakistan, almost every household has been used as some sort of a home remedy.

Any effective home remedy for Healthy Teeth?

In your mouth, bacteria are constantly forming a sticky substance on your teeth known as plaque. Brushing and flossing can help you get rid of plaque, if not treated timely it may lead to more serious health problems such as extreme pain or bleeding

home remedies may help you achieve healthy gums, which are a very important part of your overall personal hygiene and care. There are some natural remedies which may help in overcoming gum diseases.

• Tea tree oil
• Neem Plant
• Clove oil
• Lemongrass mouthwash

Can Home Remedies Alone Be Helpful?

Home Remedies are highly effective only when they are added to your oral hygiene routine that also includes

• Brushing your teeth
• Flossing
• Refrainment from smoking and chewing tobacco
• Professional cleanings and check-ups

Do Home Remedies Have Any Side Effects?

As home remedies mainly consist of natural ingredients hence, they are generally safe to use. You should always look for good quality products to use in your remedies.

However, experts recommend consulting with a dentist before trying a home remedy. Especially, when you are suffering from any other medical conditions.