Whiter teeth, is something that most people desire today. In fact, people pay huge amounts of money for teeth whitening products every year. Whitening or bleaching may work for a bit, but it makes our teeth extremely sensitive. Let's look into more natural alternatives:
Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home- without using harsh chemicals
1. Strawberry, Salt and Baking Soda Scrub
Strawberries are high in Vitamin C, which can help break-down plaque that is causing your teeth to look yellow. You will need:
-1-3 large strawberries
-A pinch of seat salt
-1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (optional)
Directions: Mash the berries into a pulp, and add a pinch of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda, if you’re using it. Wipe any extra saliva off your teeth with a paper towel, and then apply a generous portion of the mixture to a toothbrush and apply. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then rinse. Do this nightly.strawberry tooth pasteusing strawberry to whiten teeth
2. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice Paste
Baking Soda , Sodium bicarbonate is mildly abrasive remove surface stains to return teeth to a whiter shade. It will also reduce the acidity of the lemon juice, which acts as a natural bleach.
Directions: Mix several teaspoons of baking soda with enough fresh lemon juice (or water) to make a paste. Wipe your teeth and any extra saliva off of them with a paper towel. Put a good amount of paste onto your toothbrush and apply. Leave the paste on for 1 minute, then rinse, so as to avoid the acid effecting enamel. If you are using just water you can leave it on for up to 3 minutes.baking soda paste for teethbrushing teeth with baking soda
3. Coconut Oil Rinse
Lauric acid in coconut oil can rid your teeth of bacteria found in plaque that can make them yellow. It is also supposed to promote gum health, and help keep your breath fresh. You will need:
-About a tablespoon of coconut oil
Directions: In the morning, before you brush your teeth, scoop out a tablespoon or a little less (depending on the size of your mouth) of coconut oil. You can either soften it, or just put it in your mouth (I usually do the latter, and just let it soften.) Push, swish, and “pull” the oil through and around your teeth for 10-15 minutes, then spit it out, rinse with water, and brush your teeth
4. Apple Cider
Vinegar (ACV)It makes sense that apple cider vinegar would eventually work as a mouth gum cleaner and remove stubborn stains on the teeth, especially from coffee and nicotine. It has been proven that it does work as a natural teeth whitener but you have to be consistent and it takes a least a month of continuous usage to see results.