A snow-white smile at all times was considered an indicator of not only charm, but also health. But, alas, we do not always succeed in meeting Hollywood standards. Coffee, cigarettes, and just the remnants of food affect the microflora of the oral cavity and affect the teeth.
In such cases, there is only one way out - bleaching. Someone is counting on newfangled chemicals. Someone prefers to choose a dentist’s chair and porcelain crowns that do not exactly darken. Someone is looking for salvation in toothpastes and special brushes. But there is another way - teeth whitening with essential oils.
You can discuss as much as you want about the effectiveness of the latter option, or you can just try and draw your own conclusions. Most importantly, this method is approved by official medicine. There are a lot of reasons for this:
- Essential oils are not addictive, so you can use this method quite often.
- They have antibacterial properties, and therefore, kill all the microorganisms you do not need.
- This method has no side effects, which means that the basic rule of medicine is observed: "Do no harm."
Most often , tea tree oil is used to whiten teeth. Its properties were known many years ago. This extract will not only help make the smile snow-white, but also strengthen the gums. You can name other advantages of this oil. For example, unlike soda, which many of us resort to, whitening teeth with tea tree oil does not harm enamel. That is, you will not have increased sensitivity to hot and cold. And this, in turn, will save you from many unpleasant sensations.
How to use tea tree oil for teeth whitening? There are many ways:
- The laziest of us just drop a few drops on the brush on top of the toothpaste. This also gives its results. Black dots disappear, tartar sometimes exfoliates . But a more correct version of this method is to first brush your teeth with a paste, and then apply oil to the washed brush and repeat the procedure with it again. If you feel numbness of your lips or tongue, do not be scared. Gradually, the oral cavity will get used to, and there will be no unusual sensations.
- Tea tree oil for teeth whitening can also be used in combination with other components. For example, lemon oil. It is worth mixing these two substances and brushing the teeth well with this composition. After the procedure, you must rinse your mouth. In water, you will notice dirt and chemicals.
- And you can try "two in one": tea tree oil for whitening teeth and as a weapon against tooth decay. In 100 grams of water, dilute a few drops (5-7 will be enough) and rinse your mouth with this healing composition.
When starting the procedure, it should be borne in mind that it is necessary to use tea tree oil for teeth whitening carefully. It cannot be swallowed, as it is very difficult for our stomachs. It is not recommended to abuse the quantity. You only need a few drops. Otherwise, a reverse reaction may occur that will lead to gum irritation. In addition, for bleaching, you need to use only 100% natural oil, which is sold in pharmacies.