How to Whiten Teeth with Eight Home Methods
Learn how to whiten your teeth at home with eight natural whitening recipes
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A white smile makes anyone feel more beautiful. It increases self-esteem and also the feeling of cleanliness. But it is not always possible to invest in a professional tooth whitening performed by dentists. There are some at-home methods that help whiten your teeth, but brushing is not worth neglecting!
You can make your own natural toothpaste and from time to time also use some whitening mixture. Teeth whitening does not exclude brushing work, which is the most important part of oral cleaning, and some people need the fluoride present in traditional toothpastes. Consult your dentist to find out which methods are best for your teeth.
Here's how to whiten teeth at home:
1. Lemon or orange peels
Rub the inside (the white side) of the lemon or orange peel onto your teeth for at least two minutes. The substances contained in the peels help in the whitening. Use at most twice a week, rinse and brush your teeth well afterwards, to remove any traces of acid from your mouth.
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2. Strawberry and salt
Brush your teeth with a mixture of 3 large strawberries, well mashed with a (coffee) spoon of salt. Dry your teeth with a tissue and apply the mixture using the toothbrush. Leave on for 5 minutes and rinse. Brush then.
As it is rich in vitamin C, strawberries help eliminate plaque, which also affects the color of teeth. In addition, the fruit contains malic acid, an enzyme that whitens teeth.
3. Apple vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural bleach that helps remove coffee and cigarette stains, as well as promotes well-being to the gums. You can brush your teeth with it or mix some vinegar in water to make a mouthwash. But be careful: vinegar is an acidic product, which can damage tooth enamel. If you are going to use vinegar to whiten your teeth, rinse your mouth thoroughly and brush your teeth with toothpaste afterwards.
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4. Banana peel
Banana peel contains natural acids that help to whiten teeth, in addition to containing several nutrients. The technique is the same as used with orange peels: rub the inside of the banana peel on your teeth for a few minutes. Then just brush your teeth one more time.
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5. Coconut oil
Yes, coconut oil can also be used as a tooth whitener. The oil contains lauric acid, which helps to remove bacteria that yellow your teeth, as well as promoting healthy gums. Before brushing your teeth, preferably in the morning, on an empty stomach, rinse with a spoon (coffee) of liquid coconut oil for at least 10 minutes - you can start with less time and gradually increase. Then rinse and brush your teeth normally.
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6. Salvia
Fresh salvia leaves can be rubbed onto the teeth and help with whitening. You can also oven dry the sage and make a powder to mix into the toothpaste.
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7. Turmeric
Turmeric, or Brazilian saffron, is a root with antibiotic properties and also helps clean teeth. Despite being yellow, just brush your teeth with a little turmeric powder and in time you can see them getting whiter. You can also mix turmeric with a little coconut oil for a nicer texture.
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8. Aloe
Another very simple method, just requires you to have a silicone mold made of your teeth. Then, just put the aloe gel, also known as aloe vera, in the mold and stay 4 hours with the gel in contact with the teeth. You can use foil strips to replace the mold, but it may not be very comfortable. Use for 15 days. To extract the gel, just cut a sheet of aloe in half, horizontally, and scrape off the liquid. There are also natural aloe-based toothpastes.
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