Table of contents:
- Natural ingredients for whitening teeth
- 1. Baking soda and lemon juice
- 2. Strawberries, salt, and baking soda
- 3. Coconut oil
- What you need to pay attention to if you want to get white teeth the natural way:
Taking care of your teeth is not only enough to brush your teeth, but you also need to stay away from bad habits that can cause your teeth to turn yellow. However, if your teeth have changed color, here are some simple tips for whitening your teeth that you can do yourself at home.
Natural ingredients for whitening teeth
1. Baking soda and lemon juice
Baking soda has a grainy texture that is slightly coarse that can scrape away stains that stick to teeth. Baking soda is alkaline, which can neutralize acids in the mouth due to food residue and bacteria. Acid can damage tooth enamel. In addition, baking soda will act as an acid balancing agent of the lemon juice, which acts as a bleach.
Alternatively, you can alternate using lemon juice and plain water as a solvent for baking soda every few days to avoid tooth decay.
What you will need:
- Baking soda, to taste
- Lemon juice, just enough to dilute baking soda
- Tooth brush
How?
Mix baking soda with lemon juice until it forms a dough like toothpaste. Wipe your teeth from food debris and saliva with a clean tissue or rag. Place the lemon paste mixture on the toothbrush and start brushing your teeth, as you usually do. Leave the mixture on the teeth for about 1 minute, then rinse clean to avoid tooth enamel damage. If you are using water instead of lemon juice, you can let the paste sit for up to three minutes in your mouth.
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2. Strawberries, salt, and baking soda
Strawberries contain high doses of vitamin C, which works to destroy plaque that causes yellow teeth. This spotted red fruit is also rich in maleic acid enzymes which will fade the stains on the surface of the teeth. The salt acts as a scrub that will break down stubborn dirt. Baking soda is an optional ingredient in this home scrub, which you can or may not use, depending on your taste.
What you will need:
- 1-3 large strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (if desired)
How?
Mash the strawberries and add sea salt (as well as baking soda, if you use it), mix well. Wipe your teeth from food debris and saliva with a clean tissue or rag. Place the strawberry paste mixture on the toothbrush and start brushing, as you usually do. Leave the mixture on your teeth for about 5 minutes, then rinse clean. Do it every night.
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3. Coconut oil
Gargling with coconut oil is a unique and hereditary method that is believed by many to whiten teeth. It tastes bad, but has proven to be effective in restoring tooth color. It is not as effective as "bleaching" that is done with special tools or directly at the dentist, but the lauric acid compound contained in coconut oil will eradicate plaque and bacteria that cause yellow teeth. Coconut oil will also keep your gums healthy and bad breath fresh.
What you will need:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
How?
In the morning before you brush your teeth, spoon in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or as much as you need). You can mash it until it's smooth first, or you can put it whole into your mouth. Gargle the entire oral cavity and reach each tooth with your tongue, scrub gently for 10-15 minutes, and discard. Then, gargle with water. Continue your regular tooth brushing routine.
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What you need to pay attention to if you want to get white teeth the natural way:
- Routines are necessary. Once you have set up a routine, it is imperative that you stick to it. Don't skip truancy for the optimal effect.
- It may not be counted as a natural method, however, using 3% hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash can speed up the teeth whitening process through the oxidation process. Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in commercially available tooth whitening medications, although generally the concentration of this chemical will be higher (and more expensive).
- Although it is difficult to do, try to avoid dark colored drinks, such as sodas and coffee, which can stain your teeth.
