One thing that tends to hurt our self-confidence is if we
have yellow teeth because we all want to flash a mouth of pearly whites.
Whether your teeth have become discolored from aging,
coffee, smoking or not properly caring for your teeth, you’re in luck.
How to Whitten Your Teeth Naturally At home:
Today, we will discuss ten all-natural home remedies that
are cost-effective and deliver results.
1. An Orange Peel
You can regularly use a fresh orange peel to reduce the
appearance of yellow on your teeth. Just simply rub your teeth with the orange
peel each night, before bed. Orange peel contains Vitamin C and Calcium that
fight off germs while you are sleeping. Continue to do this each night for a
few weeks and you will begin to see results.
2. Baking Soda
Since baking soda can clean nearly everything else, it comes
as no surprise that it can help to remove yellow stains on your teeth, as well
as any plaque buildup. Just mix ¼ of a teaspoon of baking soda with your
toothpaste. Then, brush your teeth with the mixture. It will be gritty on
purpose to act as a tough cleaner. Then, rinse your mouth with warm water. Use
this method once or twice a week.
You can also mix baking soda with some lemon juice, white
vinegar or hydrogen peroxide to act as an oral cleaner. You can make a
mouthwash by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda with 1½ teaspoons of hydrogen
peroxide and one cup of cold water. Rinse your mouth with this mixture two to
three times daily. Baking soda can also scrub your teeth by using diluted
baking soda directly on your teeth. However do not do this too often. For your
first week, do this method twice, then drop to once every fifteen days. This is
because too much baking soda can chip away at your tooth enamel.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is a mild bleaching product. Because of
this, it is fantastic in getting rid of the yellow and discolored marks on your
teeth. Rinse your mouth using a mouthwash that already contains peroxide. It is
important that you never swallow hydrogen peroxide.
Try making a paste out of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide,
then brush your teeth with the mixture. After rinsing off, brush your teeth
with your regular toothpaste. It is important to note that, peroxide in some
people, can cause your gums to be irritated and your teeth to become sensitive.
4. Strawberries
The Vitamin C in strawberries help them to fight stains on
your teeth. Just take a few strawberries and grind them into a paste. Use this
mixture on your teeth and rub gently. Use this method twice daily for a few
weeks and you will find your teeth brighter and whiter.
You can also combine the pulp of one strawberry with ½
teaspoon of baking soda. Put this mixture onto your teeth and leave it there
for a few minutes. Then, rinse well and brush your teeth with your normal
toothpaste.
5. Salt
Salt has the ability to replenish any lost minerals that
occur in the teeth and helps to make your teeth white again. Using everyday
table salt each morning, brush your teeth just as you would with your regular
toothpaste. You can also mix the salt with charcoal and use that to brush your
teeth with. You can even mix table salt with baking soda and then rub onto your
teeth.
One important thing to keep in mind is that too much salt
can cause damage to your gums and your tooth enamel.
6. Lemon
Lemon naturally bleaches your teeth and can be used to get
rid of any discoloration. Mix a few drops of lemon juice with some table salt.
Put this mixture onto the teeth and rub the paste into your teeth. Keep the
mixture on for a few minutes and then rinse your mouth out well with warm
water. Repeat this twice a day, for about two weeks, to begin to see real
results.
7. Holy Basil
The leaves of this plant have whitening characteristics and
they can help your body to ward off intruders. Use a few leaves off the holy
basil plant and place them in the sun for a few minutes. Once the leaves have
dried, grind them until they are powder. Mix the powder into your toothpaste
and brush as normal.
You can also make a paste of holy basil leaves and mustard
oil, which can be used to clean your teeth.
8. Apples
When you crunch into an apple, you are getting rid of
harmful toxins out of your teeth and making your teeth whiter. To benefit from
this, consume one to two apples each day. Be sure to chew the apple thoroughly
so that the acids and fibers have plenty of time to clean your teeth.
9. Margosa
Margosa, or neem, are known for making your teeth white.
Margosa kills germs and cleans your teeth. Margosa oil can even help to cure
bad breath and help to prevent cavities.
10. Charcoal
Charcoal is one of the best home remedies for discolored
teeth. That is because charcoal has strong crystal-based chemicals. You can
benefit from this product by mixing some charcoal powder with your regular
toothpaste. Repeat this twice per day to make sure your teeth are as white as
possible.
In place of charcoal, you can use the ashes of burnt bread
and burnt rosemary to whiten your teeth.
