Category: Oral Health

Tooth-whitening toothpaste

1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) water Baking soda is great at polishing and whitening your teeth. To use, mix 1.2 teaspoon (2.5g) with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand to make a paste. Dip your toothbrush in the mixture and brush as usual; rinse thoroughly when your […]

Sore throat treatment

1 teaspoon (5ml) honey 2 teaspoons (10ml) lemon juice Sore throats are often aggravated by a nasty buildup of phlegm, but a combination of lemon juice and honey is a great, natural way to gain some soothing relief. Place the honey in a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice. When completely combined, swallow […]

Sore throat soother

1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1 cup (250ml) warm water The next time a sore throat has you down, try easing the pain with this simple formula: Pour the salt into the warm water and stir until dissolved. Gargle a swig of this mixture for 5 to 10 seconds (try not to swallow) and repeat. Used […]

Canker sore relief

1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1 small glass warm water Those painful white canker sores that occasionally pop up in your mouth can make it difficult to eat, so they demand swift treatment. One common formula is to make a mouth rinse out of 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda and a small glass of warm […]

Bad breath fighter

juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup (60ml) water Bad breath is a common problem that everyone worries about from time to time, especially after a meal laden with garlic and onions. If you don’t have a toothbrush handy, a quick gargle with a lemon mouth rinse can help. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into […]