Almost 18% of us ‘usually conceal their teeth in photos.’ Having
great teeth is very important in our culture today. Do you have yellow
or discolored teeth? The sad truth is some people, no matter how many
times they brush their teeth, have stained teeth from drinking coffee,
tea, and or smoking.
Your
teeth are one of the first things people notice. They are a sign of
health as well as confidence. When making a first impression, having
teeth that look like you don’t brush them can send a signal that you
don’t really care about yourself. Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful
smile with white sparkling teeth? The good news is I have 6 ways to
naturally whiten teeth and some tips on How to Whiten yellow discolored
teeth.
1. Brush After Drinking or Eating
The
best way, but not always the easiest is to simply brush your teeth
after eating or drinking something. This takes a lot of persistence and
can even be kind of difficult depending on where you are at the time.
Most food does not stain teeth, but if you are a coffee drinker or if
you smoke, you can pretty much count on having discolored teeth from
staining. If this is the case then having your teeth cleaned every three
months may be in order, besides trying some of the natural remedies
listed here.
2. Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide
This
works great as a natural teeth whitener. Many people confirm to the
fact that it does make their teeth look whiter. Mix a small amount of
hydrogen peroxide with a small amount of baking soda to make a paste.
Brush your teeth as usual, making sure you brush those back teeth too.
Hydrogen peroxide is an anti-bacterial agent and works great as a total
mouth and gum cleaner and keeps the mouth free of germs.
Baking
soda is a gritty substance like sandpaper so be careful that you have
enough hydrogen peroxide mixed in with the soda because if you don’t it
can very well scrub the enamel right off your teeth and enamel does not
grow back. The paste should not be gritty at all, and in fact it should
be a runnier paste than a stiff paste.
Try making your own with this homemade remineralizing toothpaste recipe or thishomemade probiotic toothpaste recipe.
3. Coconut Oil Pulling
Can it be true? Coconut oil to clean your teeth? Just when you thought
you heard it all when it comes to coconut oil, along it comes to the
rescue as a natural teeth whitener.Some people are attesting to their
teeth becoming whiter by applying coconut oil to their teeth after they
brush. But for most people, they are praising the results of oil
pulling. Simply put a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swish
it between your teeth for 5 to 20 minutes. Or add a few drops to your
toothbrush and simple brush it on, or add the coconut oil to a corner of
a clean wash cloth and rub it on. Also, coconut oil has antimicrobial
properties so it’s great for your gums as well.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
It makes sense that apple cider vinegar would eventually work as a mouth
gum cleanerand remove stubborn stains on the teeth, especially from
coffee and nicotine. It has been proven that it does work as a natural
teeth whitener but you have to be consistent and it takes a least a
month of continuous usage to see results. Some say that using ACV looks
like you just got your teeth professionally cleaned. Be careful, as
with all acids, it can remove the enamel on your teeth as well. After
brushing with ACV, you will need to brush again with regular toothpaste,
preferably a non fluoride paste, or rinse your mouth out really well.
5. Lemon or Orange Peels
There have been reports that lemon and or orange peels will also do the
trick of whitening your teeth. Guess you don’t know until you try. Here
again, these food products are very healthy and good for your stomach
but the acid content might eventually wear away the enamel on the teeth.
So if you use lemon or orange peel always rinse afterwards to be on the
safe side. A good oral mouth rinse is hydrogen peroxide because it
keeps breath fresh by eliminating bad breath and also is a very good
bacterial agent. Use half water and half hydrogen peroxide, swish around
in your mouth and leave in for at least a full minute.
6. Strawberries
It has been said that Catherine Zeta Jones whitens her teeth with
strawberries. Who would have thought? Tyra Banks tried this teeth
whitening trick on her show. She simply mashed up about four or five
strawberries and rubbed this yummy mixture all over her teeth. Tyra
Banks teeth are already really white from having them bleached so you
couldn’t really tell any difference. Some people say this really does
work, and if Catherine Zeta Jones rubs her teeth with strawberries, it
must be worth giving it a try. Some people say this works right away.
Rinse well afterwards.
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