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Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
Do's and Don't for Teeth Whitening
Following are some of the simple tips for teeth whitening:
- Do not take sugary foods in any form. Chocolates are also not good. If
you do consume such foods, never forget to wash your mouth thoroughly
with strong gargles so as not to leave any sweet residue in the mouth.
- Do not take excess tea and coffee. These beverages contain strong
alkaloids which can stain the teeth.
- Smoking also makes the teeth lose the white coloration of the teeth.
- Chewing betel leaf (paan) is
done in several Indian regions. This is also disastrous to the whiteness
of the teeth.
- Include pungent, bitter and astringent foods in your daily diet. These
tastes have an astringent effect on the teeth that helps to maintain
them clean. They also take care of the excess buildup of plaque on the
teeth, which makes them lose their pearly white color.
- Brush your teeth after every meal, or at least in the morning and
before going to bed. While brushing your teeth, take care to sweep out
all the embedded food particles.
- Excess consumption of antibiotics is also harmful for teeth and gives
a stain.
- Eat guava, apple, sprouts, carrot, sugarcane, and cucumber fruits to
prevent yellowing of teeth.
- Drink lots of water as this makes your skin hydrated and removes
plaques from your teeth.
- Include green and fibrous vegetables in your diet to keep your teeth
white and bacteria free.
Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening
Following are some of the effective home remedies for teeth whitening:
- Add 1-2 drops of hydrogen peroxide in half tablespoon of baking soda
and mix it. You can use this natural teeth whitener for couple of days
in a week. Their can be little irritation in the gums in some cases, but
it will not harm your mouth and teeth.
- Prepare a mixture of charcoal of babul
wood, roasted alum and some rock salt. Rub this on the teeth instead of
using the conventional toothpaste. This will give you white and
long-lasting healthy teeth.
- You can also use sodium bicarbonate regularly each morning as a
toothpowder instead of toothpaste. Sodium bicarbonate replenishes the
lost mineral content of the teeth, which helps them to regain their
whiteness.
- Strawberries, tomatoes and
amalaki
are rich in vitamin C. Apply them directly on the teeth. Vitamin C helps
in removing the plaque on the teeth and makes them whiter.
- You can also rub an orange peel on the teeth every night before going
to sleep. The vitamin C of the orange peel will combat with the
microorganisms all through the night..
- Prepare a mixture of baking soda (half tablespoon), vinegar (half
teaspoon), and pinch of table salt. This is very beneficial in removing
teeth stains and keeps your teeth white and bacteria free.
- Mix one teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of home used iodine rich
salt. You can use this as a natural teeth cleanser. This is an effective
home remedy for teeth whitening. Sage
leaves (salvia) are used extensively for teeth whitening. Brush the
stained teeth using sage leaves to make your teeth sparkly white.
Herbal Remedies for Teeth Whiteningg
Following are some of the effective herbal remedies for teeth
whitening:
- Babul is very popularly used in teeth whitening. The tannin present in
babul helps in increasing the whiteness of teeth. The twigs of the babul
are used as disposable toothbrushes.
- Margosa (neem) is a traditional
herbal remedy for teeth whiteningg. Neem twigs are used as
toothbrushes. Neem oils contain astringent and antiseptic properties
that fight bad breath, kill microorganisms accumulated on the teeth and
combat dental caries and cavities.
- The aerial roots of the banyan are
also used as disposable toothbrushes. The banyan roots have astringent
properties that not only make the teeth whiter but also make the teeth
and gums healthier.
- Holy Basil is another useful
herbal remedy for teeth whiteningg. The leaves of the holy basil are
dried in the sun and powdered and used for brushing teeth. The leaves
help in maintaining dental hygiene and make the teeth whiter. It is also
used for protection from problems such as pyorrhea (i.e. bleeding of
gums).
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