Our smile is the most important part of our beauty. However, if yellow teeth are visible when we smile, our confidence also starts to wane. The shine of your teeth not only enhances the radiance of your face but also refines your personality. Often, people are troubled by the yellowing of their teeth and resort to expensive toothpastes or chemical products. But these remedies are not effective for long, and can sometimes have side effects.
If you are also troubled by the yellowing of your teeth and want your teeth to shine like pearls in a few days, then take recourse to home remedies. Vaishaali Patil, a naturopathy practitioner and nutritionist, has suggested a tooth powder (manjan) that is completely natural and can clean and brighten your teeth without any harm.
Why do teeth turn yellow?
The yellowing of teeth can be due to several reasons:
- Not brushing regularly or using the wrong method
- Drinking too much tea, coffee, or cold drinks
- Smoking or consuming tobacco
- Eating too many sweet foods
- Not paying attention to oral hygiene
- Genetic factors
- Side effects of some medications
Due to all these reasons, yellowing and tartar accumulate on the surface of the teeth, which is not removed by normal brushing. In such cases, the use of homemade tooth powder can prove to be very effective.
Neem-Fennel Tooth Powder: A Natural Tooth Cleaner
This tooth powder suggested by Vaishaali Patil includes ingredients that not only clean the teeth but also strengthen the gums and eliminate bad breath. This tooth powder is completely Ayurvedic and is very easy to make.
Required Ingredients
- Fennel seeds – 2 teaspoons (to give freshness to the teeth)
- Neem leaves – A handful (rich in antibacterial and antiseptic properties)
- Cloves – 5 pieces (helpful in fighting toothache and germs)
- Baking soda – Half a teaspoon (to remove stains from teeth)
- Dry tooth powder – 5 teaspoons (as a base)
- Licorice powder – 2 teaspoons (beneficial for teeth and gums)
- Dry ginger (Saunth) – 1 pinch (helps reduce inflammation and bad breath)
- Alum (Fitkari) – 2 pinches (germicidal and gum-tightening agent)
Method of Making the Tooth Powder
- Wash and dry the neem leaves, then grind them.
- Now, add fennel seeds and cloves and grind them well to make a powder.
- Mix baking soda and dry tooth powder into this mixture.
- Then, add licorice powder, dry ginger, and alum and mix well.
- Store the prepared powder in an airtight container. This tooth powder can be used for 10-15 days.
How to Use the Tooth Powder
- Use this tooth powder every night before going to bed.
- Take a little tooth powder on your brush and brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes.
- After this, massage the tooth powder on your teeth and gums with your fingers.
- Rinse after 5 minutes.
- Regular use will remove the yellowing of teeth and make your teeth shine like pearls.
Benefits of this Tooth Powder
- Removes yellowing and stains
- Eliminates bad breath
- Strengthens gums
- Makes teeth white and shiny
- Completely herbal and chemical-free
- Can be used at any age
Some Important Suggestions
- Brush your teeth twice a day.
- Avoid eating very cold or hot things.
- Get a dental check-up every 6 months to keep your teeth clean.
- Stay away from excessive sugar or tobacco.
- Drink plenty of water and eat fiber-rich fruits, which act as natural cleansers.
You don't need expensive products to maintain the whiteness and smile of your teeth, but a little awareness and home remedies are enough. This tooth powder made from neem and fennel will not only whiten your teeth but will also help improve your overall oral health.
