Crush the garlic clove into a fine paste.
Mix it with baking soda and water to create a thick paste.
Gently brush your teeth with the mixture for 1–2 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
Benefits: Baking soda adds mild abrasiveness to remove surface stains, while garlic combats bacteria.
2. Garlic and Lemon Juice Rinse
Ingredients:
1 clove of garlic (crushed).
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
1 cup warm water.
Instructions:
Mix crushed garlic and lemon juice in warm water.
Use the mixture as a mouth rinse, swishing for 30 seconds.
Rinse your mouth with plain water afterward.
Benefits: Lemon helps dissolve stains, and garlic fights bacteria. However, use sparingly to avoid enamel erosion from the acidity.
3. Garlic Oil for Gums and Teeth
Ingredients:
A few drops of garlic oil.
Cotton swab or toothbrush.
Instructions:
Dip the cotton swab in garlic oil.
Apply gently to your teeth and gums.
Let it sit for 5 minutes before rinsing with water.
Benefits: Garlic oil targets bacteria and promotes healthy gums, indirectly contributing to whiter teeth.
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