How Do I Bleach My Teeth With Home Remedies?
A dazzling, bright white smile is an attribute that many seek. Between chemical teeth whitening and the wide array of over-the-counter teeth whitening products on the market, it can be a challenge to find out what works best; and many of these treatments are prohibitively expensive as well. Turns out, there are quite a few accessible home remedies that will help you brighten and whiten your smile. With a few basic tips you can save money and whiten your teeth at the same time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fruits and vegetables
- Dairy products
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Straw
Instructions
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Eat particular fruits and vegetables. Strawberries can encourage whitening because they contain malic acid, an enzyme found in many whitening toothpastes. Carrots, celery and apples act like stain removers because they boost saliva, which is the mouth's natural cleansing agent. Lemons, which also boost saliva production, will help lighten and brighten your teeth. Rubbing all of these directly on the teeth, as well as simply eating them daily will boost whitening. The only caveat with lemons is that you can overdo it. It is recommended that if you are using the lemon whitening method, you do it no more than twice a week because the acidity can be harmful.
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Eat dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese. They contain lactic acid, which helps prevent gum disease and promotes good oral health. The harder the cheese the better because when it's eaten, it also helps remove smaller bits of food that is stuck between your teeth.
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Brush with a paste of baking soda and water twice a month. It's an acid neutralizer and it will help clean and remove stains from the enamel of your teeth.
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Brush with hydrogen peroxide a couple of times a month. It has oxidizing agents, which will brighten your teeth, and it actually prevents the growth of bacteria, which causes darkening and staining.
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Sip through a straw when you drink. It will help all those high-staining drinks, like cranberry juice, grape juice and iced coffee, to bypass your teeth altogether.
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