How to Brush Your Teeth With Strawberries

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By Bree Johnson
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You can brush your teeth with strawberries and baking soda to remove surface stains, whiten your teeth and improve your smile. The malic acid in strawberries acts as a safe bleaching agent that rivals many expensive teeth whitening products to achieve similar results at a fraction of the cost. While nothing can replace bleaching treatments from your dentist, brushing your teeth with strawberries is a safe and effective way to brighten your smile between office visits.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A fresh strawberry
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
Soft bristled toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss

Step 1

Mash a fresh, ripe strawberry to the pulp using a fork.
Step 2

Add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to the mashed strawberry and stir well.
Step 3

Dip a soft bristled toothbrush into the strawberry and baking soda mixture.
Step 4

Brush your teeth with the strawberry and baking soda for at least two minutes.
Step 5

Brush your teeth as usual using your regular toothpaste and toothbrush.
Step 6

Floss your teeth to remove any strawberry seeds.

Tips & Warnings

Brush your teeth with strawberries up to twice a week to maintain a healthy smile.
You can use ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice in place of the baking soda.
Use a gentle mouthwash to rinse your mouth before and after brushing your teeth with strawberries.
If you’re not pleased with the results you received from brushing your teeth with strawberries, talk to your dentist about a professional bleaching treatment.
Brushing your teeth with strawberries more than twice a week may damage tooth enamel.
Contrary to popular Internet belief, brushing your teeth with household bleach is dangerous and ineffective.
Consult your dentist if your teeth become sensitive or if you experience pain after brushing your teeth with strawberries.