Are youtoo embarrassed of your stained yellow teeth? Or youare hesitant to reveal your teeth while smiling?
Sparkling white teethare every person’s dream. Not justthey enhance the beauty of yoursmile but also contribute to give you a magnetic personality. So you might be thinking it’s about timeyou shouldvisita dentist and finally get rid of the yellow stains. Waita minute! You can havea glowing smile withoutwasting hundreds of dollars on bleaching traysand other so called whitening solutions.
Hereare someeasy remedies, coming out straight fromyour kitchen shelf andgiving you a wide white smile.
Banana Peel
Banana is a fruit with many essential nutrients for the body. Who says banana peels are a waste? Next time when you are about to throw those banana peels rub them on your teethfortwo minutes. After 15 minutes, brush your teeth withyourregular toothpaste. Repeat thisprocess twice or thricea week. After some time you will notice a visible difference.
How can banana peel help to whiten teeth? Banana peel containssome essential mineral likepotassium, manganeseand magnesium that penetratesinto the teeth andhelpsto whiten them.
Strawberries
The sweet tasting bright colored strawberries can brighten upyour smile aswell. All you haveto do is take oneto two strawberries, mash themupand apply themto your teeth for2 to 3 minutes. Afterthis procedureyou can simply rinse off with water oryou can brushyour teeth. Strawberries helpin two ways. Firstly, they are a rich source of natural enzyme known asmalic acid. Louisa Mccan-Graves, beauty expert andauthor of the book, “Hollywood Beauty Sectrets: Remedies to theRescue”, says that malic acid isthe key component in many teethwhitening toothpastes. Dentistry expert, Dr. Steven Roth saysthatthe fiber found in strawberries actasa natural cleanser andhelpsremove bacteria, specifically from the mouthand teeth.
Lemon Peel and Juice
Another fruit that worksasan effective teeth whiteneris lemon. The highacid level contained in the peel of the lemon work asa powerful whitener or bleaching agent. Dr. Roth says, “Just as they naturally ‘bleach’ your hair, lemons will lighten and brighten your teeth,”
You can either rub the lemon peel orapply its juiceto the teeth. Take lemon juice and mix withequal quantity of water e.g. if you are taking one teaspoon of lemon juice then mix it with 1 teaspoon of water. Do notuse lemon for more than twice a week. The lemon being too acidic can causetooth decay and destroy theenamel by degrading itscalcium, if used very frequently.
Otherfruitssuch as pineappleand orangesalso helpto keep the teeth clean.
Crunchy Carrots
Feel happy when thenext time you hear the crunching sounds of the carrotsin your mouth. Why? Becauseraw carrotsare very beneficial in scrapping off plaque from your teethand arealso known asnatural cleaner. Dr. Jeffrey Grossatthe Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine says, “It may sound hard to believe, but somepeople swear thatrubbing raw carrotstickson your teeth will make them look brighter”.
They also kill the bacteria by maintaining the acid-alkaline balance of the mouth. So every time you crunchon thatcarrot you are getting whiter teethalong with healthy gums.
Apple andcelery are also equally important as teethwhiteners. This iswhatDr. Michael Apa, a specialized cosmetic dentist has to say, “These foods are high in Vitamin C, which prevents gum disease and gingivitis and kills odor-causing bacteria”.
Baking Soda
All thedental expertsagree to the factthatone of the safestand strongest teethwhitenerisbaking soda. Itis an excellentacid neutralizer andhelpsto remove stains while protecting theenamel. Mix a littlesalt with baking soda i.e. a pinch of both, apply it to your teeth witha helpof a soft tooth brush. Leave it for two to three minutesand then rinseoff with water. You will get white sparkling teeth in an instant(Personal experience).
There aremany whitening tooth pastesavailable in the market containing baking soda, but if your toothpaste doesnotcontain it you can sprinkleit on your tooth paste before brushing.
To ensure better teethand gum health, calcium enricheddairy productssuchasmilk andcheese can be very useful. Black tea and coffee can stain yourteeth so itis betterif you add a little milk to them. It isalso suggested to use a straw fordrinking dark beverages suchasgrapejuice and soda. Dr. Rothsays, “Thestraw allowsfood dyes to bypassteeth altogether”.
Flossing yourteeth twicedaily can also brighten up your teeth.
These homeremedies are harmlessand best of all inexpensive andwouldprovideyou with beneficial results.
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