Mar
If your smile has begun to dim, try to naturally whiten your teeth at home. Over time, multiple factors can combine to make teeth take on a yellow cast. Certain foods and beverages can also cause staining on the outer layers of your teeth. Aging is often accompanied by erosion of this outer tooth layer, which can further expose the yellow-hued inner layer. However, fear not! There are a variety of options for naturally whitening your teeth at home
Baking Soda
Many people opt to naturally whiten teeth at home with baking soda. Known for having natural whitening properties, its mild abrasive texture cleans stains from teeth. This is partly why it’s so often used in commercial toothpastes. The benefits will not materialize overnight, but with time a significant whitening effect should become noticeable.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleach in addition to being an effective disinfectant. It has been used for years to treat wounds. Mixing it with baking soda to make a toothpaste has been shown to cause significant whitening. As heavy concentrations or too frequent use can irritate gums and cause tooth sensitivity, it’s recommended that use be limited to a few times per week.
Strawberries
Mixing strawberry and baking soda to form a paste is a remedy for naturally whitening teeth at home. It is said that the acid within the strawberries removes tooth discoloration, while baking soda takes care of any stains. Strawberries, like other fresh raw fruits or vegetables, can exfoliate teeth, making them appear whiter.
Pineapple
Though not an obvious choice for natural home teeth whitening, pineapple is both delicious and effective. The fruit’s bromelain enzyme has been shown to remove stains on teeth more effectively than some standard toothpastes.
Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal can remove stains from your teeth, as well as eliminate bacteria from your mouth, because of its high absorbency. A small amount of it can be mixed with water to make an effective mouthwash. However, be sure to rinse your mouth thoroughly after using it. Activated charcoal can be very abrasive, so caution is advised. It can wear away too much tooth enamel, which can lead to teeth appearing even more yellow.
Superior Oral Hygiene and Water Flossing
One of the most important ways to whiten teeth at home is to maintain superior oral hygiene, which of course includes thoroughly brushing at least twice a day, using fluoride toothpaste, and flossing to remove plaque bacteria. Adding water flossing to these methods dynamically enhances the overall effect. Shown to be 29% more effective than traditional string floss, water flossing allows you to easily deep clean between teeth and below the gumline.
The Aquapick AQ-230 and AQ-350 deliver cleaning effectiveness with fine 0.6 mm streams of water that thoroughly flush bacteria and food debris from difficult-to-reach areas of the mouth. The compact cordless AQ-230 and space-saving countertop AQ-350 combine IPX7 waterproofing and convenient ergonomic design to allow safe and easy operation for superior oral hygiene.
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