The Best Way to Remove Tartar

Tartar is plaque build up that has been allowed mineralized on teeth and is formed from plaque bacteria, minerals in saliva and food particles not be properly removed on a daily basis. Tartar is usually yellow in color and forms over time when plaque bacteria is allowed to build up on tooth surfaces and is not removed by practicing correct brushing and flossing habits. Once tartar has formed along the gum line, this hard, unattractive substance can easily spread to other areas of the teeth or cause gum diseases such as gingivitis.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Salt
• Small container
• Warm water
• Toothbrush
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Cool water

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix 1 tbs. of baking soda and 1/2 tsp. of salt into a small container. After wetting your desired toothbrush with warm water, dip the brush lightly into this solution.

• 2

  Brush the entire surface of your teeth vigorously with the baking soda and salt mixture. Periodically spit excess saliva from your mouth and re-dip the toothbrush into the mixture, continuing to firmly brush your teeth with the mixture for five minutes.

• 3

  Mix 1 tsp. of hydrogen peroxide with 1/2 cup of warm water and gargle. After gargling for one minute, spit and rinse your mouth throughly with 1/2 cup of cool water.

• 4

  View your teeth in a well-lit mirror, taking note of yellow areas of tartar low, near the gum line. Scrape the yellow tartar from the front and back of the teeth with a professional-grade, metal dental pick. Not puncturing sensitive areas such as the gums with the scraper will avoid irritation and possible damage. The previously performed steps will have softened the tartar, making it easier to remove.

• 5

  Rinse your entire mouth with an antiseptic cleanser, floss and brush one last time to remove any loose particles of tartar. Rinse, floss and brush every day to remove the plaque that causes tartar buildup.