Smile is the mirror of your beauty while the mirror of your smile are the teeth. It is true that your smile plays a key role in your impressive personality, but If your teeth are yellow or discolored, then the same smile can let you down.
We all want bright and sparkling teeth. For this, we even spend lots of money on over the counter teeth whitening products. Some of the products may work for you and some may not.
Along with these over the counter products, you should also know that there are some ways that you can use at home in order to whiten your teeth.
But wait, before that you must know why teeth get discolored or yellow.
Why Do The Teeth Change In Color
There are many factors due to which your teeth may become yellow in color. They could be your eating habits or genetics. What you eat and what you drink directly affects the health of your teeth. Genetics also plays its role.
How To Whiten Teeth At Home
Brush Twice A Day
The first advice to whiten the teeth at home is to brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day. Once in the morning and second just before going to bed. It allows you to keep your teeth protected from the effects of harmful foods you are eating throughout the day.
Get Rid Of Bad Habits
All of your efforts will go in vain if you are addicted to the bad lifestyle. Stop smoking if you do and minimize the consumption of sugary substances like chocolates and coffee drinks.
Eat more and more crunchy foods like apples, raw spinach, cucumbers and carrots which continually rub against your teeth removing the stains without causing any damage.
Make Use Of Fruit Peels
Peels of some fruits like banana, oranges, and pomegranate contain potassium which is good for the enamel and also helps to remove the stain.
Rub the inside of banana or orange peels against the teeth for 2 minutes. Leave for a few minutes and then brush normally as you do. Do this on alternate days.
You can also grind the peels of such fruits into powdered form and then brush your teeth with it.
Baking Soda Toothpaste
Baking soda can be used to whiten the teeth in many ways. The simplest way is to add a little baking soda to your regular toothpaste when brushing.
Brush your teeth with a paste containing baking soda for 1 minute and then spit out. Rinse your mouth with water.
The second method is so popular. In this method, you need baking soda and 3% hydrogen peroxide — both the items you can buy from grocery stores.
Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda and 3 drops of hydrogen peroxide. Mix well to make a paste and then gently brush your teeth with paste for 2 minutes. Baking soda is an abrasive so you will have to gargle well.
Baking Soda And Turmeric
This recipe is a natural teeth whitener. Works well to brighten up your teeth. Take 4-5 teaspoons of turmeric powder. Add two teaspoons of baking soda and 3 teaspoons of Virgin coconut oil. Mix them well and then you will have natural teeth whitening remedy.
Take this paste on your toothbrush and brush as you normally do. Do this twice a week.
Baking Soda and Table Salt
Take 5 teaspoons of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of table salt and 1 teaspoon of your regular toothpaste. Mix them well and keep using it to brush teeth twice a day.
This remedy is so effective in removing stains from your teeth.
Strawberries and Sea Salt
Take 3 strawberries and a pinch of sea salt. Mash the strawberries to get them into a pulp and then add a pinch of sea salt to it. Mix well to form a paste-like material.
Apply this paste on your teeth with the help of toothbrush for 3-4 minutes and then rinse with water.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This remedy is so simple, just take apple cider vinegar and rub it thoroughly on your teeth for 5 minutes. Do this twice a week.
These remedies are some of the alternatives to over the counter products available in the market. You can try any teeth whitening product for sure but, don’t forget to give a try to these homemade solutions too.
