How to Whiten Teeth at Home Naturally
You don't have to go to the dentist and undergo expensive bleach treatment to get whiter teeth. You can use items commonly available at your local store to whiten your teeth naturally at home.
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Baking soda is an abrasive that can whiten your teeth by brushing away stains. Mix water into a small amount of baking soda to make a paste. Dip your toothbrush or finger in the paste and rub it on your teeth.
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Hydrogen peroxide can be used to whiten your teeth naturally. Brush your teeth with your regular toothpaste and then swish a small amount hydrogen peroxide around in your mouth for one minute. Spit it out and then rinse your mouth with water. Do not swallow hydrogen peroxide.
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You can also use strawberries to whiten your teeth at home. Crush the strawberries into a pulp and apply the pulp to your teeth. Leave on for a few minutes. Strawberries contain sugars and acids so brush with a fluoride toothpaste afterwards.
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Be careful when you are whitening your teeth at home. Scrubbing too hard or using teeth whitening procedures too often will weaken the enamel of your teeth and make them more prone to cavities.
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Tips & Warnings
These methods can whiten your teeth a shade or two. If you want more dramatic results, you should use a commercial product or consult with your dentist.
Don't use lemon juice or any other citrus fruit to whiten your teeth because the acid will damage your enamel permanently.
