Alternative ways to whiten your teeth
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Most people are simply captivated by a beautiful smile. I bet you know someone who doesn’t have great looks, but you find yourself charmed by him or her because of their spectacular perfect smile. I bet it makes you wonder what the secret behind that beautiful smile is. We are about to reveal that secret and the methods that involves.
There are 3 options when it comes to teeth whitening. The first one, the expensive option, requires you to go to your dentist and submit to a very expensive laser treatment. The other method consists on using professional whitening products at home. You can easily get free trials of these products and the results are absolutely amazing. The last method is the old “homemade” solution.
Today we will focus on the last method. The natural method.
Teeth whitening with strawberries!
If you research the internet you may be surprised at the number of home remedies for teeth whitening. You’ve probably heard about these teeth whitening methods long time ago, either on TV or even from your own mother. And most of the times, the secret associated with these methods is some kind of fruit! That’s because these fruits contain acids that oxidize the yellow stains from your teeth.
One of those famous fruits is strawberry. A lot of people say that strawberry is the best natural teeth whitener of all. The method is not complex at all: just rub a few strawberries against your teeth and the results are immediate.
Some people also like to mix the strawberry acid with other substances in order to improve the effects. Some of these substances are regular toothpastes and baking soda. Baking soda also works well as teeth whitening agent. If you can’t find any strawberries you can also try orange peel. Once again, all you have to do is rub the orange peel against your teeth.
Another good working method is water mixed with rock salt. Try gargling this mixture for a few weeks and you will see goods results, but not as immediate as fruit acids. By the way, do not use lemon peel or juice. It will damage your teeth enamel.
How to get rid of yellow teeth
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Would you like to get rid of yellow teeth? I think we all would, and I guess we all try but the truth is that some people simply have naturally whiter teeth. But the good news is that you can get rid of yellow teeth just by following a few guidelines.
First things first, you really need to make sure that your oral hygiene is perfect. And that means that you should brush your teeth at least three times a day using good whitening toothpaste, floss daily, and also stop some bad lifestyle habits. The first thing you need to drop is coffee! And if you smoke you also need to stop. Stopping these two factors will show very fast results!
Now that we took care of the oral hygiene basics it’s time to talk about teeth whitening methods. When it comes to teeth whitening treatments you have two choices:
- Paid methods – Going to your dentist and pay for a laser teeth whitening which costs up to $2000. Sure it works great and it’s fast, but take a look at the price again.
- Free whitening methods – There are a lot of teeth whitening companies offering free trials of their products in the hopes of acquiring new satisfied customers. You can take advantage of this and order different products from different companies. These products usually work really well, and you’ll achieve almost the same results as you would in a dentist chair, but much more cheaper!
You can also try the ancient method of mixing baking soda and peroxide. A lot of people use it, but we really don’t advise it because this is usually very rough on your gums.
In conclusion we would advise any of our readers to take the free trials route. It’s safe, cheap and it works!
What foods whiten teeth and what foods harm teeth?
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All human beings are born with pearly white teeth, but this teeth whiteness is lost along the years because of bad eating and lifestyle habits, which turns white teeth into yellow or grayish. If you eat certain foods regularly this problem will be even more aggravated.
The tooth contains a layer called the enamel and this layer is sheltered by another transparent layer of protein which is the pellicle. The food we eat on a usual routine attach to the protein pellicle layer, thus creating the stains in your teeth. The following is a list of some of the foods that can cause potential harm to your teeth over time:
- Acid or bitter foods, like some citrus fruits, can origin discoloration of the teeth.
- Too hot or cold liquids might increase tooth sensitivity and can as well cause teeth discoloration.
- Tea and coffee are for sure one of the worst enemies of your white teeth. Also cola, red wine and soy sauce can cause stained teeth.
- Sugar and chocolate if eaten in big amounts can lead to the expansion of destructive bacteria which causes discolored teeth.
- Smoking is also a big enemy of white teeth. Smoking usually causes yellow teeth stains because of the nicotine deposits.
While there are a lot of foods that harm your teeth color, there are also some foods that can in fact stop the development of stains and discoloration. These foods are the best and most economic way to improve the color of your smile without a lot of efforts. The following is a list of foods that make your smile brighter:
- Strawberries: Strawberries is the first on the list, you can simply eat them and they will improve the color of your teeth or you can also rub them on your teeth for better results. To get even better results you can create a homemade tooth paste using strawberries and baking soda. Brush your teeth only twice a week with this combination and make sure you clean your mouth very well after you use it. If you leave the toothpaste acting for long periods of time you might face tooth decay and enamel erosion, so be very careful!!!
- Apple cider vinegar: You can also mix is with baking soda for better results. The vinegar has a very strong bleaching effect.
- Orange peel: The inner part of the orange can be used to brush your teeth and it will make your smile brighter.
- Hard fruits and vegetables: All crunchy vegetables like apples, carrots, pears, celery etc, can help in cleaning the teeth and stop stains as well. These foods include natural fibers which mix with the saliva to help in get rid of all the food particles and the bacteria that cause stains.
