For a Beautiful Smile: 7 Natural Teeth Whitening Home Remedies
No one wants a yellow smile, but if you’ve paid attention over the last several years, smiles have gotten whiter and whiter. It’s not completely unusual these days to see a celebrity, newscaster, or other person overly-concerned with their appearance, to have teeth so white it’s completely distracting. Do you want a smile that “lights up the room”? No matter how white you want your teeth, there are plenty of natural teeth whitening home remedies for a beautiful smile. What’s more, teeth whitening at home is super easy.
Teeth discoloration is part of the aging process. But just like wrinkles, many people fight it. While you can expect your teeth to change a little over the years, there are things you can do to avoid stains and embarrassing discoloration—and fortunately, these natural teeth whitening home remedies solutions don’t require hundred dollar bleaching trays, dentist visits, or unknown chemical solutions.
7 Natural Teeth Whitening Home Remedies – Teeth Whitening at Home Made Easy
1. Eat Strawberries
There is evidence that strawberries can help whiten teeth due to containing an enzyme called malic acid and vitamin C. The astringent found in strawberries helps to remove surface stains, while vitamin C washes away plaque. Mashing a few strawberries and brushing with the mixture once or twice a week can have positive results. You could also just eat strawberries, making sure to chew really well and allowing them to do the brushing on their own.
2. Floss Your Teeth
For some reason, flossing doesn’t come as easily to people as brushing. Still, many dentists and hygienists agree that flossing is more important than brushing. Floss twice daily for the best, teeth-saving results. Just flossing can easily remove the staining between your teeth, helping them to look whiter.
3. Baking Soda and Lemon
This may be one of the most popular of the natural teeth whitening home remedies. The chemical reaction of baking soda with the citrus of lemon juice has a smile-brightening effect. Either one of these ingredients works well, but together they are super-effective. Only brush with this solution up to once per week as it can wear away the tooth enamel if used too frequently. If irritation occurs, the baking soda may be too abrasive for your gums, so discontinue use. If you’re worried about damaging tooth enamel, try some of the other solutions.
Directed by Dr. Oz:
In a small bowl, mix a little bit of baking soda with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon. The mixture should bubble slightly. Using a cotton swab, wipe saliva and excess plaque from your teeth before brushing on the mixture. Leave the mixture on your teeth for a minute before gently brushing it off with a toothbrush.
Don’t leave the mixture on your teeth for any longer than a minute; the acid erode tooth enamel.
4. Eat Crunchy Fruits and Veggies
Apples, celery, and carrots are all great for your teeth. Crunchy fruit or vegetables act like nature’s toothbrush. Simply chewing removes excess food and bacteria from your mouth. It also helps to scrub away surface stains. Not only does the texture remove food particles and bacteria, but the acids in the fruits and vegetables pull double duty, actually keeping the teeth whiter. Apples in particular contain malic acid, the chemical also found in strawberries (and teeth whitening products) that removes surface stains.
5. Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an Indian remedy used primarily to enhance oral health and cleanse the body. The process is actually quite simple, harmless, and very inexpensive. Simply take one tablespoon of a pure, organic oil and swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes. Move the oil around your mouth through sipping, sucking, and essentially pulling through your teeth. After rinsing, spit out the oil, thoroughly rinse your mouth out with water, and consume 2-3 glasses of water (purified if possible).
To learn more on what oil pulling is and the oil pulling benefits, check out our oil pulling post. You won’t want to miss this interesting solution.
6. Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide
Others reported on Earthclinic that hydrogen peroxide could also be an effective teeth whitening remedy. Hydrogen peroxide prevents the growth of bacteria, can help to prevent infections, and prevents bad breath, which often results from bacteria. Simply swish some food-grade hydrogen peroxide (FGHP) around in your mouth for a few seconds, than spit it out. Another option would be to mix a 50/50 solution using FGHP and water, and swish it around for 60 seconds.
7. Use a Straw
Coffee, tea, soda, and wine can all cause serious damage to the enamel of your teeth. Whenever possible, use a straw to reduce direct exposure to teeth. If drinking your coffee or wine out of a straw is more embarrassing than discolored teeth, just make sure to brush after drinking these beverages – except after drinking white wine.
A healthy and bright smile is definitely something to be happy about. Eating healthy foods, not surprisingly, can go a long way in ensuring your teeth stay white for years to come. But having an arsenal of natural teeth whitening home remedies can improve your toothy glow without breaking the bank or exposing you to unknown chemicals and bleaches in the dentist’s office.
Additional Sources:
I have found that the. Tooth paste watwe bakingsoda hydergen peroxide works great. Best to stay away from drinks that have color to them. I drink nothing but clear drinks.
There's some great natural whitening toothpastes, which are getting better and better as far as flavor goes.
I found some more here: http://slsfree.net , good information on natural soaps and mouthwash as well.
The baking soda mix does work. Be sure to brush lightly. Hard brushing will remove the enamel of the teeth.
i will definitely try this especially since i have slimmed down. I have been looking into bright smile but still not sure. I eat healthier but drink a lot of coffee so i think I need whiten them.
I honestly can't decide which of these remedies to follow. I guess I might as well try all of them. If anything, that should whiten my teeth much quicker.
Need more lemon Pledge…Superman no home.
Clove oil or OregaSpray from N. American Herb & Spice works amazing!!! I’m also a fan of low abrasion EcoDent. Cut out grains and cereals they will rob your teeth of minerals.
Remedies 1 and 4 are definitely my preferred ones. Who knew that eating some of my favorite foods could actually help my teeth as good as any toothbrush or mouthwash?
Great article! It's funny, my son just had braces put on and he wanted to know if drinking from a straw would allow him to continue to drink coke. I laughed at him, and said, "heck no!"
Apart from whitening teeth, there are many other ways of making your smile much better, such as veneers, bonding, and so on.
The best solution for the is a teeth whitening product
So glad you read the article carefully! Talk about constructive criticism!!! And I imagine its the safest, cheapest and healthiest too , right?????
Looks like we'll need to stock up on more apples and carrots. Now I have even more reason to wolf them down.
If you go with the baking soda and lemon program, make sure your finish up with a regular mild bar soap. Soap will cut the oil from the lemon off of the teeth. The same goes for eating lemons; bar soap is the only mild thing to cut it. Toothpaste will not do it either. Otherwise the lemon oil left on the teeth will erode the teeth. There is a tooth soap product on the market that will work just as well, without the soapy taste. Either one will work.
Lemon's acidic properties also help rid of the yellowish teeth coat and helps improve our gum's health and alleviate us from bad breath.
Wow .. it’s amazing that I’m learning something new.. I’m going to try the baking soda and lemon… Thank you for the great tips on how to white my teeth , with out paying so much .. will be posting soon .
Wen u try it did it work
To add to the great tips here, I have a post that might help you choose the right toothpaste, see http://toothpasteinreview.com/sls-free-toothpaste…
Baking soda and lemon if not used too often is very very good. To be safe I would use that method only twice a month tough. Recommended by a the dentist!
Regards
Brush teeth with 'activated' charcoal (from HFS). Unusual but sure keeps them white and contrary to all the hype it does not scratch the enamel.
Thanks for these great tips! These are all totally doable and much less expensive than my dentist in Gilbert, AZ would charge for whitening trays. I love eating crunchy fruits and veggies already but have a hard time remembering to floss at night so that is something I can work on. Thanks again!
Why are my submissions being deleted?
Because you are ghey. Why was the Mayan calendar wrong last year?
what kind of oil do you guys prefer me to use for the oil pulling?
I’ve just been reading about using Coconut oil for this method of whitening.
Organic cold pressed Sunflower oil. This was the most highly regarded one when I researched it. Spectrum is a good brand.
Oliver oil
I believe in organics ways on teeth whitening, I highly suggest using Baking Soda and Lemon. I tried it as advised by Jersey City Dentist. I've seen the result in 2 weeks. Try it!
Thanks! I think I’ll try … Hmmm… All of these!
Similar to the post here http://toothpasteinreview.com/natural-teeth-white… , got some cool tips as well
Gary Null says coconut oil is good to prevent cavities … Add to toothpaste!
There is always something new to learn in the dentistry field. Appreciate all the great resources.
Thanks for the useful tips..really a helpful one.
Just noticed my teeth are looking a little more yellow than before. Might be from too much coffee and tea. I may go with the lemon and baking soda periodically and then oil pulling. Thanks for the info!
What home remedy can I use to help me stop clearing my throat of plegm?
google honey and apple cider vinegar, mix together and drink. it works
I want to thank those who posted lemon juice for lack of stomach acid I have suffered from a cough for years no doctor could give me any explanation after different tests.When i was on this sight i read the posts about lemon juice for lack of stomach acid and have been trying this ever since using PLJ it works like a miracle i have vertually no coughing and can sleep through the night without coughing thank you so much this treatment works for me I always check your sight now to keep healthy.
I have a chronic cough that no doctor can figure out…what is this lemon juice thing??? I’m very interested!
I have found that drinking tepid water (6-8 oz) with half a lemon squeezed into it gives me the alkaline ph I need so that I do not suffer from acid reflux. I drink this if I am suffering or at least once a day to give my liver a chance to detoxify as well.
Vinegar will work as well. Braggs has a very good Organic vinegar on the market.
Thank you for another good composition. I have been hunting on the net for revealing articles that can help me personally!! Thanks for your time!!
okay so with the lemon and backing soda how much of itdo i use?
Really Good one. I guess Even Oranges helps in teeth Whitening.
Dentist in Houston
If it is natural, then I am all for it as a practicing dentist brisbane. Organic materials are free from harmful chemicals.
Great post. Keep it up. I love strawberries and therefore the 1st solution is my favorite
Great article thanks so much glad I found you guys
I don't understand all the numbers. Shall I use lemon, perxide, oil, or what? What is the best? Thanks for your info but waht a little more.
Try each one and see what you like Sandy, they're just listed.
Lemons have a low, highly acidic pH, which is attributable to their citric acid content. The acidity of a fresh lemon can vary between 2.2 and 2.4 on the pH scale, depending on the fruit's state of ripeness.
The pH nature of lemons changes during the body's metabolic process, however, and they become highly alkaline-forming.
Adding just 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice to a glass of water is an easy way to give your body a boost of alkalinity
You are correct Greg about the lemon pH, but baking soda is a neutralizer against all acids, so the pH combo of lemon and baking soda will be more of base, or neutral pH. The lemon oil will need to be washed off with bar soap, since only soap will wash the lemon oil off of the teeth. Tooth paste will not; info for all your lemon eaters too.
You can also used the combo, which wasn't mentioned in the article, of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. I have been using that for years with great success. It is easy to make a paste to brush with.
Oil pulling does a hell of a lot more than brighten your teeth. Google this ancient remedy… it is used to DETOX your entire system of bacteria, virus and fungal infections. It is seriously amazing, eat it, massage eachother with it, bathe in it. Only caution with swishing for 15 mins (Oil pulling) is not more than 3 times per week if you have dental amalgams fillings, for the same reasons above, it pulls it into your mouth and you may absorb too much into your system.
Another solution, get rid of your fillings, stop fluoride toothpaste, keep GLYCERINE away from your teeth (it coats it for up to 25 days) and allow your teeth to regrow. Google will show you many ways to do this.
Good advice, to which I like to add: Eating raw vegetables keeps your teeth clean. It prevents buildup from plaque. Don't eat bread, it has almost no nutritional value and is the main cause for plaque (only starch and cellulose, the nutrients are mainly in the wheatgerm, which is removed from the wheat kernel and processed separately)
Warning! ALWAYS dilute food-grade hydrogen peroxide! It is caustic to delicate skin tissue! -RN
This is plain stupid! Lemon has an acidic balance of 2.3ph enamel decalcifies below 5.5. Battery acid has a ph of 1 for comparison.
Lemon is alkaline forming. Try Google next time
.
I've tried the oil pulling. But I used it first thing in the morning or maybe an hour after I'd eaten anything. My teeth were whiter in just one week.
It has a ph of 2. A ph of 1 is stomach.
I've tried a few of these and have had some good results. Shared
Good tips, we need to completely remove amalgam from dentistry.
Only do so under the guidance of a naturopath who will advise you on how to safeguard yourself against the toxic mercury exposure during and following amalgam removal.
Awesome remedies thank you!
don,t use h202(hydrogen peroxide) in or around your teeth if you have dental metal,as it will cause more mercury to be pulled from fillings and then into your system.avoid this process completly,fyi!
thanks for that bit of info Richard! mercury in our bodies is not our friend!