No one wants a yellow smile and the benefits of having great looking teeth and a smile that lights up the room are plentiful. White teeth can make a positive first impression, increase your overall image and help boost your self esteem.
Some people have stained, yellow teeth that just won’t whiten no matter how much brushing is done. And while there are many teeth whitening products and treatments, some do contain harsh chemicals that can leave your teeth feeling sensitive for a long time. Some people even resort to cosmetic procedures (which are expensive) that can help make their teeth look whiter, but there are are things you can do to avoid stains and embarrassing discoloration.
These natural teeth whitening home remedies solutions are not a replacement for normal dental care, but these methods work great along side normal brushing and flossing. Here’s a look at some easy, natural ways to whiten your teeth:
1. Turmeric
Turmeric is known for staining things yellow (including cloth, skin and other surfaces) and it has even been used as a dye for cloth in the past. But it works surprisingly well for whitening teeth.
2. Coconut Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an Indian remedy used primarily to enhance oral health and cleanse the body. Coconut oil has been proven effective against the streptococcus mutants bacteria that contributes to cavities and gum disease. The process is actually quite simple, harmless, and very inexpensive.
Simply put a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swish it between your teeth for 10 to 20 minutes, preferably first thing in the morning before eating. Or add a few drops to your toothbrush and simply brush it on. This will help remove plaque and bacteria from the mouth.
3 Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is more important than brushing, but flossing doesn’t come as easily to people as brushing. Floss twice daily . This will make your teeth to look whiter.
4. Eat Crunchy Fruits and Vegetables
Crunchy fruit or vegetables act like nature’s toothbrush. Apples, celery, and carrots are all great for your teeth. Simply chewing them removes excess food and bacteria from your mouth. It also helps to scrub away stains on the surface. Apples contain malic acid, which is the same chemical also found teeth whitening products. So the acid in these fruits and vegetables make the teeth whiter.
5. Strawberries
Strawberries can help whiten teeth due to containing an enzyme called malic acid and vitamin C. Simply mashed up about four or five strawberries and rubbed this yummy mixture all over your teeth. You can also brush with the mixture or you could also just eat strawberries, making sure to chew really well and allowing them to do the brushing on their own. The vitamin C in strawberries washes away plaque while the astringent helps to remove surface stains.
6. Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide prevents the growth of bacteria, it can help to prevent infections, and prevents bad breath, which often results from bacteria. While baking soda is a gritty substance like sandpaper. Either one of these ingredients works well, but together they are super-effective. To avoid damage to your enamel mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide with a small amount of baking soda to make a paste, be careful that you have enough hydrogen peroxide mixed in with the soda.The paste should not be
gritty at all, and in fact it should be a runnier paste than a stiff paste. Brush your teeth as usual and wash off immediately. Hydrogen peroxide is an anti-bacterial agent and works great as a total mouth and gum cleaner and keeps the mouth free of germs.
7. Use a Straw
Use a straw to reduce direct exposure to teeth. Coffee, tea, soda, and wine can all cause serious damage to the enamel of your teeth and cause discoloration. But if you happen to drink coffee or wine without a straw, then make sure you brush afterwards.
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