“Does vinegar remove tartar from teeth?”
I want to remove tartar with some natural means. Does vinegar remove tartar from teeth?
8 Answers
It may, but it will also remove enamel!
Hi!
I am unsure if vinegar removes tartar from teeth. I personally believe routine dental cleanings every 4-6 months with proper home care is the best solution. Hope this helps!
I am unsure if vinegar removes tartar from teeth. I personally believe routine dental cleanings every 4-6 months with proper home care is the best solution. Hope this helps!
Vinegar can remove tartar (which is simply mineralized/calcified dental plaque). Unfortunately, vinegar is acidic (with a pH or 2-3), making it too aggressive for brushing your tooth enamel. In short, using vinegar regularly to dissolve tartar will remove layers of enamel from your teeth.
The thinner your enamel becomes, the more of your underlying dentin that begins to show through. This will make your teeth more yellow over time.
The thinner your enamel becomes, the more of your underlying dentin that begins to show through. This will make your teeth more yellow over time.
So, tartar is hard tenacious build-up seen on teeth and their roots. There are no real studies or peer reviewed articles which will substantiate this remedy. Vinegar can be used to remove stains on carpets etc. But I would hesitate to tell you to use it in your mouth. What I can tell you is that it will have to be abrasive enough to remove this hard build-up - removing it may make it softer? But you will still need to mechanically remove the tartar. Also, it can make your teeth sensitive and deplete the enamel. I would tell you to seek a professional dental cleaning. Instruments are used, not chemicals, so it’s wholly holistic.
Sorry, I couldn’t be more helpful.
Sorry, I couldn’t be more helpful.
Tartar or calculus is hard buildup that can’t be removed chemically. Professional mechanical removal is very highly recommended. But if you’re unable to find professional help, you can try buying dental instruments and remove calculus yourself. Not recommended as you may miss spots and injure yourself but it is still better than not having it removed at all.
Hope that answers your question.
Best,
Dr. Nguyen
Hope that answers your question.
Best,
Dr. Nguyen
Yes, the acetic acid in vinegar is a natural way to remove tartar. Be sure to rinse with copious amounts of water and even brush afterwards, as any form of acid is bad for your teeth if it stays on too long.
While vinegar can be effective against tough build-up found in showers, toilets and other places with hard water deposits, it is not indicated for removal of tartar from teeth. The pH of vinegar is 2.5. That means vinegar is highly acidic. Acid can cause harmful irreversible erosion to our teeth. Furthermore, for vinegar to be effective at removing hard water deposits, it typically needs to be left on the unwanted deposits for several minutes. Leaving any acid in prolonged contact with teeth is dangerous and should not be practiced.
Vinegar is not good to put on teeth. It etches them. Don't do this. Have your teeth cleaned at the dental office.
