Why this “simple recipe” is misleading (and risky)

Ouadie Rhabbouron

🦷 Tartar (calculus)

  • Tartar is hardened plaque.

  • Once it forms, it cannot be removed at home.

  • Scraping, acids, or DIY mixes can:

    • Damage enamel

    • Cause gum recession

    • Make teeth more yellow long-term

👉 Only professional dental cleaning removes tartar safely.

🍄 “Eliminates fungus” claim

  • Oral fungal infections (like thrush) require medical diagnosis and antifungal treatment.

  • Home remedies do not cure fungal infections and may make them worse.

⚠️ Common ingredients in these posts (DO NOT USE)

These are often hidden in the “recipe”:

  • Lemon or vinegar → acid erosion

  • Baking soda daily → enamel wear

  • Hydrogen peroxide misuse → burns gums

  • Salt scrubs → micro-scratches teeth

They may look white temporarily because enamel is damaged — not because teeth are healthier.

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