Smile is the most powerful feature of a person. We never realize how much difference our smile can make on our whole personality. When we meet someone new, the way we present ourselves speaks a lot about who we are as a person and our smile can make a huge difference in that impression.
People who have crooked or yellow teeth feel very conscious and can never really be themselves.
But this is not something to be worried about. Here are simple tips that you can follow to whiten the teeth at home:
Mashed Strawberries
Brushing your teeth with mashed strawberries is the easiest way to whiten your teeth at home. The acidic content in the fruit acts as a mild bleaching agent. You can mash up the strawberries, then dip the toothbrush into it and brush your teeth properly with it. When you have brushed your teeth then take a pinch of bicarbonate soda and rub it on your teeth to reduce the acidity and protect the teeth from any damage.
Coconut Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is one of the oldest techniques that was used to whiten the teeth at home. It is also quite easy. Take some coconut oil in your mouth and swish it around the mouth like a mouthwash. It can also be done with sesame oil. Oil pulling not only whitens the teeth but it also reduces plaque formation and reduces the chances of gum disease.
Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
Lemons are high in citric acid which makes them a perfect bleach for your teeth. Though the high acidic content in it might be an issue if you mix the lemon juice with baking soda to make a paste then it would be more effective and a safer way to remove the yellowness from the teeth. Baking soda is mildly abrasive and is also alkaline. This helps in neutralizing the acidity of the lemon juice.
Orange Peel
Take the outer cover of the orange and rub the white portion on the inside. It is not only safe but also the quickest way of teeth whitening using household products. The white part of the peel has limonene which contains natural solvent cleaners. Orange is a rich source of Vitamin C that means it also has high acidic content. But the peel of the fruit is not acidic and is safe to be rubbed against the tooth without causing any damage.
Basil leaves and Mustard Oil
Basil leaves can be found easily at home. Crush the basil leaves and form a mild powder mixed with mustard oil to removes the stains quickly from teeth and get shiny white teeth at home. Instead of making a powder you can crush the basil leaves to make a paste and apply the paste on the brush a directly brush your teeth with the paste. Basil protects the gum and the mustard oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties and both of them are great for the overall health of the mouth.
Sea Salt and Baking Soda
Baking soda is something that everyone recommends you to apply for better oral health. It is widely acknowledged as a remedy for teeth whitening. It is mildly abrasive and very gently cleans the teeth. When sea salt is added to the baking soda, the paste is anti-bacteria and can be used as a scrub. The paste counteracts with the acid n the mouth and eliminates the chances of bacteria attack.
Activated Charcoal
Nowadays it is very easy to find charcoal toothpaste in the market. Charcoal is another effective natural remedy for whitening the tooth. It is made by processing charcoal with oxygen and calcium chloride. Given its high absorptive properties, it is very effective. Activated charcoal absorbs tannins which are the compound present in coffee, tea, and wine and leaves the stain on the teeth. Dip the toothbrush in activated charcoal powder and brush it across the tooth.
These simple tips can be followed to get whiter teeth right at home. If followed properly, your teeth would look shinier in no time.
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Sanya
- August 8, 2018
