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How to Whiten Teeth With Home Remedies

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This Ehow will give you Information on how to Whiten your teeth Through Home Remedies

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    1st Remedy: The Rind of an Orange fruit which has teeth whitening properties is also used for teeth whitening. Rub the inner portion of the rind of Orange on teeth.

  2. Step 2

    2nd Remedy: Take two-three strawberries grind it and make it into small pieces. Use this as a tooth whitening paste.

  3. Step 3

    3rd Remedy: Mixture of baking soda and home used Iodine Rich Salt. Take baking soda one teaspoon, mix a pinch of salt in it and use this as a natural teeth whitener. But be careful, because the salt is very abrasive and could cause mouth pain and weakened enamel.

  4. Step 4

    4th Remedy: Crushed walnut act as a natural cleaner for teeth and prevents teeth discolor, and keep your teeth white and bacteria free.

  5. Step 5

    5th Remedy: Using a Q-Tip, dab hydrogen peroxide onto the surface of your teeth, being careful to avoid your gums or you might have irritation.

  6. Step 6

    6th Remedy: Rinse your mouth with a vinegar/water solution.

  7. Step 7

    7th Remedy: Brushing teeth using wood ash (i.e. from your fireplace).

  8. Step 8

    8th Remedy: Brushing teeth with lemon juice.

  9. Step 9

    9th Remedy: Dried an powdered Bay leaves combined with dried orange peel is an excellent whitener.

  10. Step 10

    10th Remedy: Add a drop of clove oil to the toothpaste and brush.

  11. Step 11

    11th Remedy: Rubbing the bark of a Wal-Nut tree on Teeth.

  12. Step 12

    12th Remedy: Drink from a Straw to minimize contact with teeth.

  13. Step 13

    13th Remedy: Chew Whitening Gum and Use Whitening Tooth paste/Mouth wash.

  14. Step 14

    14th Remedy: Floss after you brush your teeth. Flossing after allows remaining tooth paste to clense in between teeth.

Tips & Warnings
  • Avoid Dark Staining Substances such as Coffee, Tobacco, Mustard, Ketchup, Cola, Red Wine, Soy Sauce, Red Sauces.
  • Always Floss Teeth Daily
  • Brush after every meal or Chew Dentist Recommended Gum, or clean teeth with your tongue.
  • Stop Smoking
  • Use Automated Toothbrush
  • Results will not be overnight/instantly. You have to be patient.
  • Seek Regular Professional Dental Hygiene Care to maintain oral heath.
  • Not all stains are on the surface of the teeth some are intrinsic(Stain on the inside of tooth).
  • Only your dentist can correct intrinsic stains.
  • These remedies may create irritation or damage The enamel, which is the hard outer coating of your teeth, allowing the underlying layer of yellowish dentin to show through.
  • You should consult a Dentist before trying any of the above remedies.

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on 11/23/2009 good way to save money

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on 11/13/2009 Great article...thanks for sharing! 5*

nelsonmay said

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on 10/16/2009 Good Info

fcornelius said

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on 9/9/2009 Great tips. thanks.

spurlock42 said

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on 9/1/2009 need this *5

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