Homemade Remedies To Whiten Teeth
Who doesn’t likes sparkling white teeth just as the models and the movie stars on the television? Obviously everyone does, but not many are able to get the desired results as either the bill associated with the teeth whitening sessions at the dentists’ is too huge or the claims made by various teeth whitening products come out to be false. So what does one do to get shiny white teeth in a cheap but effective manner? Here, the home remedies for whitening teeth come in handy and as a matter of fact, these methods are not only cheap and effective, they are safe too. These home made remedies of teeth whitening are discussed as below:
Remedy 1: this remedy is of a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. A paste by mixing 2 teaspoons each of the said products is made. The thickness of the paste should be like the consistency of toothpaste. To add taste to the mixture, little bit of toothpaste or a small amount of mint can be added. This teeth whitening remedy is effective and should be used either once or twice in a week by applying like toothpaste and leaving the mixture for a few minutes.
Remedy 2: teeth stains can be removed by applying a paste of a pinch of baking soda with a few drops of lime juice. This paste is applied and gently massaged to get stain free teeth.
Remedy 3: another simple yet effective home remedy is to rub the inside of the orange peels to remove stains from the teeth. This method is not only effective but also safe and does not damage the enamel.
Remedy 4: a mixture of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide also serves as a home made teeth whitening remedy. Hydrogen peroxide is greatly efficient in reducing stains from the teeth thus bringing back the shine that is lost due to discoloration. This mixture can be used twice a week but as peroxide contains chemicals it must not be swallowed.
Remedy 5: another homemade remedy to whiten teeth is a paste of lemon juice and salt. One teaspoon each of both the products is taken to form the paste which exfoliates and remove stains. However the paste should not be overused as the enamel can be eaten away by the acid in the lemon juice.
Remedy 6: crushed strawberries are a natural teeth whitener and occasionally can be used in place of toothpaste. The strawberries contain certain enzymes that act as a natural teeth whitener.
Remedy 7: another simple home made remedy for teeth whitening is to brush the teeth with normal toothpaste and then scrub them with a cloth dipped in extra virgin olive oil.
Therefore these are some of the simple homemade remedies to whiten teeth. However after using them it is essential to avoid some of the causes that lead to the discoloration of the teeth. This includes excessive intake of tea, coffee, tobacco and wine. Also care should be taken when using the peroxide as a teeth whitener as its excessive usage can cause hurt the gums and enamel. Also it should never be swallowed.
Posted: February 9th, 2010 under Teeth Whitening.
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