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10 Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home

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By Khashy JalootiPublished 10 months ago 8 min read
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10 Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home

Number six: toothpaste%

toothpaste is a great way to whiten your teeth and improve their health. Just use powder milk to brush your teeth with before adding toothpaste for an even better effect. Doing this one to two times a week should be enough.

Ten best ways to naturally whiten yellow teeth at home

We all dream of having the perfect looking teeth you can see on the red carpet and all over magazine covers

However, not all of us can afford to go to the dentist to have our teeth professionally whitened

And that's okay save your hard-earned cash because we've collected ten effective ways to naturally whiten your teeth without

destroying your enamel or your bank account

Before we get into the home remedies you should know that all of these methods must not be used at the same time

Pick one and stick to it

Plus if you have problems with your teeth at home whitening may not be for you

You can always check with your dentist before hand to make sure

Taking proper care of your teeth every day is crucial for these remedies to work so be sure to check out this video to see

What common mistakes you might be making in your daily oral care routine. It's definitely

Eye-opening and useful and now let's dive into these DIY remedies for natural teeth whitening in the comfort of your own home

Number 10 activated charcoal

Activated charcoal has recently been gaining fame as an amazing home remedy for teeth whitening

and it's no surprise since it's for sure one of the easiest and most inexpensive products to naturally whiten your teeth as

An antioxidant this stuff truly works wonders by removing all the toxins and surface stains left by tea coffee and food consumption

Brushing your teeth with activated charcoal has been proven to lighten them by up to three shades pretty impressive, right

So if you want to try it, here's what you should do

Crush up one charcoal tablet into a powder dip your clean wet toothbrush into it and brush your teeth as you normally do

Just don't freak out when your teeth and mouth instantly become covered in the black stuff. It rinses away to reveal brighter whiter teeth

Number nine powdered milk and toothpaste

Dairy products especially milk significantly improve the health of your teeth

that's because milk contains both calcium and phosphorus which promote the

remineralisation of tooth enamel you

Can either put more dairy products in your diet?

Or simply use powder milk to brush your teeth combine it with your toothpaste for an even better effect

Just put some toothpaste on your toothbrush add a bit of powdered milk on top and brush your teeth

Do this one to two times a week to get your teeth pearly white and strong?

Number eight baking soda and lemon juice

Baking soda does a great job at removing surface stains from your teeth making them way wider as a result

Lemon contains vitamin C which is known for lightening teeth not to mention lemons have

Antibacterial properties that kill the microorganisms living in your mouth. Hey nobody invited them in there

The right way to combine these two ingredients

Would be to put a pinch of baking soda on your toothbrush

And then add a few drops of lemon juice over it to achieve a set of bright shiny teeth

Just don't use this whitening method more than once a week

That's enough to get the desired effect and keep your enamel healthy at the same time

You can also mix one teaspoon of baking soda with two teaspoons of water and brush your teeth with the paste

This combination provides a more gentle cleansing so you can repeat this procedure a little more frequently twice a week

Number seven hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is basically a bleaching agent

So it's a must-have for teeth whitening however before using hydrogen peroxide make sure that your teeth aren't too sensitive

If you're good to go simply dip a cotton swab into the peroxide

and

Gently rub it on your teeth be careful though because this whitening technique isn't recommended for frequent use as it can harm your enamel

Doing it once or twice a week would be plenty

If you don't want to risk damaging your teeth you can always find a toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide in it from the store

This way you don't have to worry about your teeth sensitivity because the hydrogen peroxide is balanced out with other ingredients

Hydrogen peroxide can also be used as a mouthwash before brushing your teeth just

Make sure that you're using either a one point five percent or three percent solution for this

Other possible options are hydrogen peroxide gel or even teeth whitening strips

So get your hands on some hydrogen peroxide in any of its forms and enjoy your new snow, white tea

Number six baking powder and lemon juice

Baking-powder eliminates stains on the surface of your teeth and lemon juice as we already said has multiple components that lightening teeth

Just mix a teaspoon of baking powder and a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and you guessed it

You brush your teeth with the paste this mixture will work wonders in just two minutes

But remember the golden rule do not leave it on your teeth for more than two minutes because it will damage your enamel

After a couple of weeks of using this home treatment once or twice a week

Your teeth will be so blinding that you'll have to warn people to put on some sunglasses before you smile at them

Number 5 sea salt lemon juice and toothpaste

Another great component for a homemade teeth whitening remedy is sea salt it has loads of important minerals

And elements such as calcium magnesium and iron among others

Sea salt has antibacterial properties as well, which freshen your breath and protect your enamel

So if you want to see these amazing

Effects for yourself mix half a teaspoon of sea salt and some freshly squeezed lemon juice with a small amount of toothpaste in a bowl

Apply the mixture to your teeth and leave it on for a minute before rinsing your mouth

Thoroughly just like with most of the procedures on this list repeat one to two times a week

Number four lemon juice and water a

Mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water will help restore whiteness to your teeth and completely disinfect your oral cavity

To test this out mix one teaspoon of water with one teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice

Brush your teeth thoroughly with the combined liquids, and then rinse it out

After that brush your teeth again this time with your regular toothpaste

Do this just once a week

Another possible method is to apply the water lemon mixture directly onto your teeth and leave it there like a mask for about ten minutes

After the time's up rinse your mouth out with water you can do this twice a week for better results

Number three apple cider vinegar and water

Apple cider vinegar is a highly powerful cleansing and disinfecting agent it removes stains and kills all the bacteria in your mouth

Simply dilute half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and use this homemade mouthwash every morning before brushing your teeth

Don't worry the water balances out the acidity of the vinegar, so it's totally fine to use this mixture daily

Another equally effective method is to simply rub apple cider vinegar directly onto your teeth

Leave it for about five minutes

And then rinse your mouth with water

however

You can do this more concentrated version only once a week of course because the vinegar can break down the tooth enamel

So be careful

Number two a strawberry

Pretty much everybody knows that strawberries are super delicious and healthy, but did you know that they're great for lightening your teeth as well

That's because they're acidic which if you haven't noticed by now is great for teeth whitening

The easiest way to make use of it is to take a ripe strawberry and mash it up with a spoon

Brush your teeth with this paste for a few minutes to get rid of yellow stains you can do this once a month

Hey while you're at it? Why not throw in some baking soda to the mix?

In this case you should mash up one strawberry at half a teaspoon of baking soda stir them together

dip your toothbrush into the mixture and

Brush your teeth with it. Don't forget to leave the mixture on your teeth for about five minutes

And then rinse your mouth of water repeat this one to two times a week

Number one toothpaste sea salt baking soda and lemon juice

It's great to use these powerful remedies one by one

But why not combine them all and make one super remedy?

Super remedy to the rescue plus notice that while we warned you earlier not to combine all the remedies with this

Specific combination you'll be okay if you're careful because it has a safe enough balance of acidic and alkaline

Components, so here's what you should do mix one tablespoon of toothpaste a pinch of sea salt a bit of baking soda and four to

five drops of lemon juice in a bowl

Brush your teeth with this mixture for four to five minutes

You'll see the difference in just one use but don't get too excited

That immediate result is due to the fact that this treatment is potent with a capital P

You can use this method only once every two months

The effect will last quite a long time

So don't overdo it and hurt your poor enamel and there you have it achieving the perfect smile is way easier than you think

Do you have any DIY teeth whitening tips of your own let us know in the comments section below

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