Introduction
Tartar is a hard coating of the teeth, which can usually be caused by plaque deposits and should always be removed, as it promotes inflammation in the oral cavity and caries formation. They also play a decisive role in the development of periodontitis. Tartar is composed of saliva components, food remnants, stored minerals and bacterial cells with their metabolic products. Since tartar attaches itself very effectively to teeth, it is hardly possible to remove it during normal tooth brushing, which is why only thorough professional tooth cleaning at the dentist guarantees the removal of hard plaque.
Tartar removal with home remedies
There are various recommendations on the Internet about how to remove tartar deposits easily with the help of home remedies. The housewife tips range from citric acid to baking powder and tea tree oil. One should evaluate however such pieces of advice critically, since they often have no effect and in addition still healthy teeth can attack and damage these over longer time.
In the following, some of these household remedies are listed and evaluated so that the reader gets a rough overview. If you have heard of a tartar remedy that is not mentioned here, it is advisable to talk to your dentist about it before using it, otherwise you risk damaging your teeth and gums. In general, tartar can be prevented by good oral hygiene.
Once the hard tartar deposits develop, they cannot be removed by simply brushing the teeth. Professional tooth cleaning is recommended in order to remove the plaque from the teeth correctly and to prevent the build-up of new tartar by polishing. This is often associated with costs, if the health insurance does not cover the professional dental cleaning. Alternatively, it is also possible to have tartar removed.
Remove with tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Its antibacterial effect is highly appreciated by many and used for a wide range of ailments. It is also said to be useful against tartar.
In fact, the oil is said to kill the bacteria that adhere to the tartar and thus reduce the formation of tartar. In addition, the lower bacterial count probably counteracts the development of caries and periodontitis. How effective the tea tree oil is in prevention is not yet clear.
However, the actual goal is not achieved because the substance cannot remove the calcified plaque, which is why tartar is still present. Thus the vegetable means exhibits a positive effect, which holds itself however within limits. It is still important to mention that the oil can cause irritations in the oral cavity already with quantities of several drops and thus fast damage causes.
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