There are many effective methods of teeth whitening available, but some come with heavy price tags. Here are some steps you can take at home to whiten teeth naturally without breaking the bank.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Straw
Toothbrush
Lemon Juice
Salt
Baking soda
Hydrogen peroxide
Strawberries
1 Limit your consumption of drinks that stain tooth enamel. A few of these include coffee, tea and red wine. If you simply can't cut back on these beverages, consider drinking them though a straw to limit the amount of liquid that actually comes in contact with teeth.
2 Brush your teeth immediately after eating, especially if eating foods that stain easily, such as berries.
3 Rub raw strawberries on your teeth, preferably pureed. There is an enzyme in strawberries that acts as a whitening agent. You'll want to brush and rinse after applying the strawberries to remove the natural sugars and acids they may leave behind.
4 Eat crunchy foods that require a lot of chewing such as carrots, celery, broccoli and apples. These foods are abrasive and will remove built up plaque, which dulls the appearance of teeth.
5 Dip your toothbrush directly into baking soda and brush. The results are worth the lousy taste.
6 Combine lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt to make a paste-like substance. Brush your teeth and rinse. Again, not so pleasant on the palate, but your teeth will thank you.
7 Use hydrogen peroxide to brush your teeth. Dip your toothbrush into a small capful of the peroxide and brush as you would with regular toothpaste, being careful not to swallow. Rinse with water
Nice! Very nice combo to make your dentist proud and your teeth strong, healthy, clean, and white! You'll smile on the mirror and see your shiny pearly whites!
ReplyDeleteThese are all things that I already do. I ran accross this website last night. It has more things to do and a few good videos. Here is the URL for the text http://www.smiletolove.com/home-care-essentials.php. and the video is here http://www.smiletolove.com/how-to-videos.php
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post on natural teeth whitening. It's great to have options that don't involve harsh chemicals or expensive treatments. I found the information on using Baking soda as a teeth whitener particularly interesting. I had never heard of that before. I also liked the tip on using Lemon Juice as a mouthwash to kill bacteria and remove surface stains. I will definitely have to give that a try. Overall, a great article with practical and natural tips on how to keep teeth white and healthy. Keep up the good work!
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