It’s important to be careful with tips like this — DIY tartar-removal recipes are not safe, even if they’re popular online.
✅ Here’s the truth (safe + dentist-approved):
- Tartar (calculus) cannot be removed at home, no matter the recipe.
- Once plaque hardens, only a professional dental cleaning can safely remove it.
- Trying to dissolve or scrape tartar yourself can damage enamel, burn gums, and even cause infections.
Many viral “recipes” in comments sections use things like:
- baking soda + lemon
- hydrogen peroxide
- vinegar
- activated charcoal
These erode enamel, irritate gums, and can permanently harm your teeth.
✔️ SAFE Things You Can Do at Home
These help prevent tartar and gently whiten teeth without damaging them:
1. Baking soda (occasionally)
Brush once a week with a paste of baking soda + water.
Gentle whitening, but still abrasive — don’t overuse.
2. Hydrogen peroxide (very diluted)
Use a 1.5% or lower peroxide mouthwash — NOT full-strength peroxide.
Helps whiten mildly and reduce bacteria.
3. Strong oral hygiene routine
- Brush twice daily
- Use fluoride toothpaste
- Floss every night
- Drink water after meals
4. Whitening strips
Safe and regulated if used according to directions.
❌ What NOT to do (dangerous)
- Lemon juice (acid destroys enamel)
- Vinegar (acidic, damages enamel)
- Scraping tartar with metal tools
- Salt rubbing
- Charcoal powders (very abrasive)
If you want, I can give you:
✔ a dentist-safe whitening recipe
✔ a natural whitening routine that works without harming enamel
✔ a guide on how to prevent tartar buildup completely
Which one would you like?
