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7 Simple Hacks to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth at Home

7 Simple Hacks to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth at Home

It is a well-known fact that teeth whitening is fast becoming a rage nowadays not only among the young but also among the middle-aged people and even older ones. As long as you have the desire to have a brighter smile, there are plenty of ways to achieve this and at a much cheaper cost and safer way.

Figures have also shown that in 2015, Americans spent more than $11 billion on teeth whitening and around $1.4 billion dollars for home whitening products. However, these home teeth whitening products use harmful chemicals to whiten your teeth.

No worries, there’s a solution to that. There are numerous home whitening hacks that you can follow and apply for a safer and cheaper teeth whitening procedure. Read on to know more about these!

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Causes of Stained Yellowish Teeth

Before we begin with home teeth whitening solutions, let’s get to know the different causes of stained yellowish teeth. 

As we get older and as we consume more and more food and beverages, there are several factors that contribute to your teeth becoming yellowish and losing your early childhood white teeth. These includes plaque buildup can cause discoloration and also certain foods and drinks such as coffee, red wine, tea, and many other food and drinks. 

Now let’s discuss the 7 simple hacks ways you can naturally whiten your teeth.

Use Baking Soda

Baking soda has many excellent characteristics that helps not only to whiten your teeth, but also to prevent bacteria buildup in your mouth. It has natural whitening properties and is a natural ingredient in most toothpaste. It’s also mildly abrasive that helps to scrub away stains on the teeth. It prevents bacteria buildup by creating an alkaline environment in your mouth. 

Whitening your teeth with the use of baking soda takes time and you will notice the effect after some time. Apply one (1) teaspoon of baking soda with two (2) teaspoons of water. Brush your teeth using the paste mix. Repeat several times in a week. 

 Apple Cider Vinegar

For centuries, people have used apple cider vinegar as a disinfectant and natural cleaning remedy. Its acetic acid component makes it effective in fighting against bacteria in the mouth and whitening your teeth. 

However, there’s a downside to using apple cider often-  it erodes the enamel of your teeth. So it is not advisable to use apple cider vinegar everyday for whitening your teeth.

The procedure for using apple cider vinegar is simple. Dilute it with water and gargle for several minutes. Afterwards, rinse it with plain water. 

Include Fruits and Vegetables in your Diet

Not only are fruits and vegetables good for your body, they are also good for your teeth. Fruits and vegetables act as natural brushes for your teeth and help remove plaque as you chew. There are certain types of fruits such as pineapples and strawberries that help whiten your teeth. 

Oil Pulling

This practice of oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk dental hygiene practice for removing bacteria and toxins from the body. Oil is swished around in your mouth for removing bacteria and to help in whitening your teeth.  

Indians used sunflower or sesame oil for this purpose but any other natural organic oil will work. Coconut is also used because it tastes good and has a lot of health benefits. It also contains lauric acid which has the ability to fight inflammation and kill bacteria and prevents gingivitis. 

The procedure involves putting 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and push and pull it through your teeth. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes. 

Try Using Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide as an ingredient in most toothpaste brands have been known to help whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. The downside is that overuse may lead to tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. 

As a teeth whitening agent, it is used as a mouthwash before brushing your teeth. The ratio of the mixture is 1.5% to 3% solution (mixed with plain water) just to be safe. You can also mix it with baking soda to act as a toothpaste. 

Prevention Is Still Better Than Cure

Some foods and drinks that are popular and most people eat and drink like coffee, wine, soda, and some dark berries cause discoloration or staining to our teeth. That’s why it is advisable that we limit our intake of these foods and beverages to lessen the likelihood of staining. 

Use a straw to drink soda and other beverages that cause stain to the teeth so that there will be no direct contact with your teeth. Brush your teeth always after eating and drinking such foods.

Moreover, avoid smoking and chewing tobacco as this can also cause discoloration to the teeth.

Cut Back on your Sugar Intake

Sugar is known to nurture the growth of Streptococcus mutans, a type of bacteria that causes plaque and gingivitis. Just make sure to brush your teeth once you eat sugary food.

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