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  1. 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.

    1. thanks for that bit of info Richard! mercury in our bodies is not our friend!

    2. Robert P. says:

      Totally agree Richard; the substance is also a poison and while a well diluted mixture helps to clean the teeth and mouth it use should be very infrequent.

  2. Awesome remedies thank you!

  3. Anonymous says:

    Good tips, we need to completely remove amalgam from dentistry.

    1. Health Nut says:

      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.

  4. I've tried a few of these and have had some good results. Shared

  5. 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.

    1. Anonymous says:

      It has a ph of 2. A ph of 1 is stomach.

  6. Jo mandle says:

    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.   

    1. Lemon is alkaline forming. Try Google next time :).

  7. Warning! ALWAYS dilute food-grade hydrogen peroxide! It is caustic to delicate skin tissue! -RN

  8. 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.

    1. 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)

  9. 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

    1. 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.

  10. Anonymous says:

    Great article thanks so much glad I found you guys

  11. Tyler Jones says:

    Great post. Keep it up. I love strawberries and therefore the 1st solution is my favorite 🙂

  12. okay so with the lemon and backing soda how much of itdo i use?

  13. 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.

    1. Anonymous says:

      I have a chronic cough that no doctor can figure out…what is this lemon juice thing??? I’m very interested!

    2. corliss Hamnett says:

      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.

    3. Vinegar will work as well. Braggs has a very good Organic vinegar on the market.

  14. 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!

  15. Anonymous says:

    Thanks! I think I’ll try … Hmmm… All of these!

  16. what kind of oil do you guys prefer me to use for the oil pulling?

    1. Anonymous says:

      I’ve just been reading about using Coconut oil for this method of whitening.

    2. Ellen Laprise says:

      Organic cold pressed Sunflower oil. This was the most highly regarded one when I researched it. Spectrum is a good brand.

      1. actually i found just an ordinary organic supermarket sunflower oil worked best – it wasn't cold pressed. also tried an expensive cold pressed (clear spring brand) which didn't work nearly as well so kept that one for salads instead 🙂

  17. cynthia hill says:

    google honey and apple cider vinegar, mix together and drink. it works

  18. Robert Park says:

    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.

  19. Dentist Edinburgh says:

    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

  20. Aida R. Michaud says:

    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.

  21. 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.

  22. Anonymous says:

    Wen u try it did it work

  23. Martin Howlett says:

    Looks like we’ll need to stock up on more apples and carrots. Now I have even more reason to wolf them down.

  24. Alta White says:

    The best solution is a teeth whitening product.

    1. Anonymous says:

      So glad you read the article carefully! Talk about constructive criticism!!! And I imagine its the safest, cheapest and healthiest too , right?????

  25. Arthur Boyle says:

    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?

  26. Buck Tooph says:

    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.

  27. Need more lemon Pledge…Superman no home.

  28. Robert P. says:

    Try using 'activated' charcoal. Contrary to popular fear it does not scratch the enamel but cleans teeth in a remarkable way leaving them pearly-white. It is good for cleaning poisons from the mouth leaving the mouth feeling fresh. If feeling unwell, especially after taking orally food or medication, then take a capsule or two of charcoal which will clear the body of any poisons or toxicity; should this fails to work then something else is the cause. It is good too for smelly flatulence and particularly so in animals. An old but excellent remedy for many ailments but especially snake bites or other types of stinging bites.

  29. one thing i learned a long time ago, is mash up strawberries and baking soda, apply all over the teeth (kinda messy), and leave on for five minutes…again, only do this once or twice a month….but i have to say, after reading all of the others, i'm going to do an easier one…i have done oil pulling a couple of times, didnt' know it would whiten your teeth! where it has so many bennies, i'm gonna go back and try some more of that! love this site!

    1. I use coconut oil with mint oil mixed in it. It really leaves the teeth feeling smooth and clean and it does help the teeth lighten.

  30. I found when I stay away from milk and milk products, plegm problem disappears

  31. The use of lemon and baking soda is a great way to clean teeth, but lemon comes with an oil that came be harmful if left on the teeth. Toothpaste will not cut lemon oil, but soap will. A mild bar soap will cut the oil and if rinsed quickly will not leave the bad taste of soap.
    Baking soda and a little hydrogen peroxide to make a paste, may be another way to go.

    1. Seriously? Nothing like washing your mouth out with soap. Hope it works.

      1. Actually Ali, there is a product known as tooth soap, that works better. But soap will suffice.

        1. WeRSuperHumans says:

          There is an excellent tooth soap that does an amazing job of cleaning and whitening. With no SLS or fluoride.

  32. I’ve posted this in the turmeric comments and haven’t heard anything…I believe that turmeric can be used to whiten the enamel on teeth. Brush
    with it, swallow it and then follow up with toothpaste. Am I correct to
    believe this?
    Googled it and vid shows his whiter teeth afterwards. Soooo, I tried this and it actually makes the enamel whiter! Any thoughts? (Be sure not to let the turmeric touch anything else or it will permanently stain.)

    1. Is it really necessary to swallow the turmeric?

  33. Salt is also very good for tooth.salt powder with musterd oil is best remedy for tooth.i get rid of pain of tooth.

  34. Don’t use lemon and baking soda on your teeth. It will erode the enamel and may lead to serious issues.

  35. I’m no chemist, but doesn’t mixing a weak base (baking soda) and a weak acid (lemon juice) create a neutral solution? I’m not sure how putting that on your teeth would whiten them.

  36. PLEASE do not advocate the use of LEMON for cleaning teeth. Lemon is highly acidic and will soften the enamel on your teeth causing it to WEAR away. In the same vein STRAWBERRIES contain SUGAR which as you know is bad for your teeth. If you want whiter teeth see your DENTIST.

  37. Jessica Lewis says:

    Are you sure? have you tried that remedy? I’ve personally tried it and it worked like a charm.

  38. Alina Khan says:

    very nice post, I personally use charcoal powder to get whitened teeth.

  39. J. Simone Volgers says:

    i brush my teeth with Himalayan Salt, that’s number 8 on the list i guess. 🙂

  40. J. Simone Volgers says:

    and it also avoids cancer and it softens the skin and damaged tissue on the out and inside of our body 🙂

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