1. Lemon Water
A refreshing squeeze of lemon is a popular way to spruce up your water and increase your vitamin C intake. However, the citric acid in lemon can erode your tooth enamel, making your teeth more susceptible to decay. It’s especially dangerous to brush your teeth after drinking hot lemon water because it softens your tooth enamel, making it easier to damage. Instead, jazz up your water with non-acidic foods, like mint or cucumber. If you can’t resist lemon water, try drinking it through a straw and avoid brushing straight after
2. Activated Charcoal
Brushing your teeth with an activated charcoal scrub has become a popular teeth whitening method. However, it can have the opposite effect.The abrasiveness of charcoal can remove tooth enamel over time. This damage is irreversible, and can make your teeth look yellower because it exposes the yellow layer of tissue (dentin) beneath the enamel. Dentin exposure can also make your teeth extremely sensitive.Charcoal scrubs can help remove stains, but avoid over using them, especially as a substitute for regular toothpaste.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Shots
Apple cider vinegar has been praised for its detoxifying and weight-loss benefits. Some people even use it as a mouthwash or to brush their teeth. However, because vinegar also works as an abrasive, it can cause tooth sensitivity and yellowing by destroying tooth enamel and exposing dentin!Consider taking apple cider vinegar capsules instead, and avoid using it for dental hygiene.
4. Coconut Oil Pulling
Despite little evidence, the dental trend of swishing coconut oil promises to whiten your teeth, heal cavities, freshen breath and even prevent gingivitis. However, substituting proper oral hygiene—brushing and flossing—with oil pulling can lead to serious dental problems.
5. Turmeric
Brushing your teeth with a turmeric and coconut oil paste has also become a popular teeth whitening method. However, it can leave your teeth looking more yellow! Your tooth enamel has microscopic ridges and pits that can hold particles of food. Turmeric, which is often used as a natural food colouring, can get stuck in these tiny areas and leave a yellow tint to your smile
6. Fluoride-free Toothpaste
Despite scientific backing, some people still feel that fluoride is harmful and many fluoride-free toothpastes have become available. Fluoride, which occurs naturally in our teeth, has been proven to strengthen enamel and prevent tooth decay, and there is no real evidence that it has any concerning negative effects (except cause white flecks on young teeth when consumed in large amounts).Using fluoride-free toothpaste makes you more susceptible to irreversible tooth damage. We recommend using toothpaste that has fluoride for optimal protection. Our team at White willow Dental Care saket ,new delhi are happy to answer any questions you have about oral hygiene and help you find a safe and effective solution.
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