3 Ways to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth

Did you know that almost eighteen percent of people report concealing their teeth in photographs? Having great teeth is pretty important in the appearance-fueled culture of today. The sad truth is, however, that no matter how often you brush and floss your teeth, some people still have stained, discolored teeth from drinking beverages such as coffee and red wine, eating certain stain-inducing foods and lifestyle habits such as smoking. If your teeth are looking a little less than white, here are just some ways in which you can naturally whiten them.

Baking Soda

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Baking soda has long been known as a household product which is safe to use when naturally whitening teeth. Adding baking soda to your toothpaste when brushing is a simple way to help scrub any nasty stains off the surface of your teeth and restore them to a perfectly gleaming state. Use baking soda as part of your regular dental hygiene routine by adding it to your regular toothpaste, or make your own paste using a number of recipes for natural toothpaste that are widely available. Mixing baking soda with lemon juice to make a paste is a great way to have a natural whitening product that won’t damage your teeth.

Brush After Eating or Drinking

3 Ways to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth
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This is perhaps the simplest way to keep your teeth shining white. Making sure that you brush your teeth after each time you eat or drink, especially when you consume stain-inducing foods or beverages, can help to remove the remaining particles from your mouth and eliminate any further staining. If your teeth are badly stained this may not help to remove the stains much, but it can prevent them from getting any worse. If you have badly stained or damaged teeth, this best thing to do is visit a dental specialist such as this oral surgeon Manhattan for further advice on the next steps to take for fixing your smile. If you can’t get to a toothbrush and toothpaste to brush your teeth when you’re out, don’t worry – drinking water can help to wash away any food particles lodged in teeth and clear the surface of any stain-inducing foods. Chewing dental gum is also a great alternative to brushing when you’re eating out.

Coconut Oil Pulling

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Just when you probably thought that you’d heard it all about the great benefits of coconut oil, it emerges that it’s actually good for whitening your teeth, too. Many people are swearing by using coconut oil after brushing teeth for removing stains and improving whiteness. You can do this by simply applying coconut oil to the teeth after brushing, or by using coconut oil pulling. This is easy to do – simply put a small spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swish it around your teeth for a few minutes. Since coconut oil has antimicrobial properties, it’s also great for your gum health as well.

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