Achieve a Sparkling White Smile
A sparkling white smile radiates confidence, happiness and beauty. Naturally, most of us are searching for the best way of keeping those stubborn stains and discolouration at bay.
Our friendly and experienced dentist can expertly whiten your teeth and enhance your smile! You’ll be surprised at how many everyday ingredients double as natural teeth whitening products.
Here are five teeth whitening home remedies you can try out yourself.
1. Baking soda and lemon toothpaste
Well known for its whitening properties, baking soda is a key ingredient in any homemade toothpaste. It works as a mild abrasive to scrub away stains, while the lemon juice acts as a bleach to eradicate discolouration. To make your paste, mix a couple of teaspoons of baking soda with enough lemon juice to form a thick consistency. Apply the paste to your teeth with a toothbrush and leave on for one minute before washing off.
2. Rubbing with orange peel
The collective vitamins and minerals present within orange skin can reveal sparkling smiles. Vitamin C, magnesium, manganese and potassium promote enamel strengthening and remineralisation – vital for white teeth. Rub the peel thoroughly over your teeth, and then wait a few minutes. Afterward, simply brush your teeth as usual.
3. Coconut oil pulling
The ancient practice of oil pulling has recently become a popular choice for those looking to step up their dental care routine. The lauric acid present in coconut oil attacks the harmful bacteria that causes bad breath and yellow teeth. Simply swish a tablespoon (or slightly less) of coconut oil around your mouth each morning. Push and “pull” the coconut oil through your teeth for at least 15-20 minutes in order to draw out toxins. Spit out the oil into a bin (be careful – it can clog your sink) and brush your teeth as usual.
4. Sea salt sprinkle
An everyday ingredient you probably already have on hand, salt is the perfect defense against yellow teeth. A natural abrasive, salt has cleansing and exfoliating properties to destroy plaque and keep your pearly whites white. To enhance your oral care routine, sprinkle a little salt over your toothpaste before brushing your teeth each morning.
5. Neem bark powder
A wonderful tool for improving oral health, neem bark has special anti-microbial properties that combat plaque, discolouration and bad breath. Add a few dashes of neem bark powder to your usual toothpaste, brush for a couple of minutes, and rinse your mouth with water. You can even make your own toothpaste with neem bark powder; simply mix a teaspoon of neem bark powder and a teaspoon of baking soda together with half a teaspoon of water.
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