How to Whiten Teeth Herbally

Teeth lose its color with time due to aging and food consumption. Peroxides such as hydrogen, calcium and carbamide used in artificial whitening toothpastes wear out the enamel which exposes the nerves and causes sensitivity. Using natural ingredients to restore color is inexpensive and painless.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Strawberries
• Toothpaste
• Baking soda
• Aluminum foil
• Apple
• Raw vegetables

Instructions

1. Add a few drops of lemon juice to half a glass of warm water. Mix 1 tsp. of salt and stir well. Gargle after brushing.

2. Rub the teeth with strawberries to remove stains and whiten teeth naturally. Rinse and floss afterwards to remove the seeds.

3. Take an inch of a fluoride-based toothpaste and mix with 1/2 tsp. of baking soda. Apply this paste on a small piece of aluminum foil and cover the teeth with it pressing firmly. Let it stay for an hour and brush as usual. Do this treatment twice every week.

4. Eat more apples to clean teeth naturally. The astringent effect in the juice of an apple whitens the teeth and brightens your smile. Drink water to remove the sugar and acid deposit from the teeth.

5. Chew on vegetables like carrots, broccoli, celery and cucumber. Their coarse texture helps to remove stains.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use a straw while drinking carbonated drinks and fruit juices to prevent the acidity from contacting the teeth.

• Remember to brush your teeth before going to bed to avoid discoloration from foods particles that stay on the teeth overnight.

• Avoid consumption of coffee, red wine, tea and tobacco products.