Showing off a radiant and upbeat face can work wonders on the way you look and how you feel about yourself generally but with so many teeth whitening products available in the market, buying them can be costly and they may have strong chemicals.
You will be glad to know that there are lots of natural remedies that will help you whiten your teeth without spending too much or destroying your enamel. In this article, we will look at 6 of these type of remedies for you to have such a pleasant smile.
1. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
There are natural whitening properties in baking soda and lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, so, taking one tablespoon of baking soda and adding some lemon juice drops makes a paste. Place the paste on your teeth and after one or two minutes rinse it off. To avoid overusing this remedy remember that lemon juice contains acid which can corrode enamel if used too frequently.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
For a couple of minutes swish mixture of apple cider vinegar and water inside mouth before spitting it out. Your mouth becomes cleansed from stains after mixing two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with water then using it to swish around. Rinse off by brushing teeth with water just like you normally do in the morning before going to sleep.
3. Coconut Oil Pulling
In your mouth, coconut oil has lauric acid that might help minimize inflammation and fight bacteria. You should swish one tablespoonful of coconut oil in your mouth for about 10-15 minutes before you spit it out. After spitting it out, it is advisable that you rinse with water and brush as usual.
4. Charcoal Powder
The natural absorbing properties of activated charcoal powder can help eliminate your teeth’s discoloration due to stains. Make a mixture of little charcoal powder and water so that you come up with a paste. Place this paste on your teeth then wait for some time before cleaning them with water. It would be advisable not to use too much since it may erode your enamel.
5. Strawberries
With their malic acid content, strawberries can aid in the elimination of stains from your teeth externally. Mash a few strawberries and rub the paste against the teeth. After that, leave it for a few minutes then rinse off the product. The next step is to brush your teeth as usual.
6. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide acts as a natural bleaching agent that can be utilized in teeth whitening. Mix water in equal proportions with the hydrogen peroxide solution and keep swaying it within the mouth for a couple of minutes prior to spitting it out. Then finally, take some water into your mouth, rinse it before normal tooth brushing is done.
Final Words
There are many home remedies that can turn your teeth white, but they should not serve as a replacement for professional dental care. Always ensure you brush and floss every day and also go for regular check ups and cleanings at the dentist’s. All you need is a little patience and effort, and your smile will naturally become brighter and whiter.
My name is Dt. Abhishek and I am a nutritionist from India. I have done my graduation in Nutrition and Dietetics, I am also a member of Indian Dietetics Association, I try to stay on track and constantly try to learn new things.
